What Is Needed in Estate Plan Besides a Will?

One reason for having a will is to make sure your wishes are carried out. If you die “intestate” (without a will), your assets will be distributed by state law, not by your desires.

01/26/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What Happens When Property Is Owned Jointly and an Owner Dies?

Various types of property, such as bank accounts and real estate, can be owned jointly with another person(s).

01/25/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Some Expenses are Paid by Estate and Some by Beneficiary

If you’re set to inherit, you may be wondering what estate expenses are paid by the beneficiary. The answer can depend on what assets are passed on to you when a family member or loved one passes away.

01/24/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Can I Protect My Family after Death?

The future is uncertain. However, you can ensure that your family and loved ones are taken care of with estate planning. Estate planning is a critical component of financial planning for the future.

01/23/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

When Might I Need an Elder Law Attorney?

According to the WHO, one in six people over the age of 60 experienced some form of abuse from 2021 to 2022. Two-thirds of staff members at nursing homes and long-term-care facilities admitted they committed abuse during that same period.

01/10/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What Is Elder Financial Abuse?

Elder abuse is a rampant problem.

01/09/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Does My Estate Plan Need an ‘ePlan’?

At any given time, the average American maintains between 30 and 50 online accounts. These may be with banks, financial institutions, utility companies, email providers, social media outlets, commercial shopping or travel sites and accounts unique to technology, such as an account to purchase apps for a smartphone.

01/06/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Can I Contest Dad’s Will While He’s Still Living?

The contents of a person’s will and related revocable trust cannot be challenged in court until he or she has died, Maryland’s second highest court ruled last week in rejecting a daughter’s bid to revive an undue-influence challenge to her estranged and ailing mother’s decision to write her out of her will.

01/05/23 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.