by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 8 minutes
Maryland passed a law not long ago that allowed for “stacking” of underinsured motorist coverage in your car insurance policy. This dramatically changes the way your car insurance works. But you have to know about it, and choose it if you want it. The insurer does not want you to choose this option, and they...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
A new law took effect October 1, 2025 that dramatically increases the fines for speed camera violations. The rate scales up depending on how fast you are going. We give you a chart below, and explain the details you have to know about this new law so you know what to watch out for. If...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 8 minutes
Got an Advanced Medical Directive, also called a living will? We are estate planning attorneys in Waldorf, Maryland. We want you to have your estate planning documents in order. What would happen to you if you had a major medical emergency, and you were in a coma or vegetative state? Unless you have already taken...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 6 minutes
What would happen if you were suddenly disabled and could not make your own decisions regarding your financial affairs? We are estate planning attorneys in Waldorf, Maryland. We want you to have your estate planning documents in order. When someone comes to us for a will, we usually explain why they also need a durable power of attorney....
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
In the aftermath of a death caused by someone else’s actions, families often find themselves trying to make sense of unfamiliar legal territory. One of the most common questions we hear is: How long do I have to file a wrongful death claim in Maryland? Maryland law sets a strict deadline, known as the statute...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Your Child is Now an Adult, Whether You Like It or Not Parents don’t think about this, but a college bound senior is leaving the nest legally as well as physically. When your child turns 18, they are adults in the legal sense of the word. Suddenly, they have legal rights of their own. That...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 2 minutes
July 1 is when a lot of new Maryland laws take effect. These are the new laws passed by the General Assembly, and signed into law, in the 2025 legislative session. There are a lot of them, but most of the new laws establish commissions or departments or studies. Only a few of the new...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 2 minutes
There are several steps to make sure you secure your rights under the workers’ compensation law of Maryland. This is a good road map. But remember, a consultation is free so don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call us to find out for sure. (1) Report the injury to your boss You must...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Handling a probate matter in Maryland can be complicated and stressful, especially if you’re not familiar with the process. Avoiding common pitfalls can save time, reduce frustration, save a lot of money, and minimize disputes among family members. We are estate planning attorneys in Waldorf, Maryland. We want you to have your estate planning documents in order,...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 11 minutes
This post explains the most relevant laws on owning guns in Maryland, and the current status of the concealed carry laws. In 2022, the Supreme Court made concealed carry legal in all 50 states with the Bruen opinion. In response, some states that did not like that decision made a lot of new gun laws....
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