You know you should get a will. Or maybe you should set up a trust. How do you know which one is right for your particular situation? What other documents should you have? Spoiler alert: you need more than just a will. How much will setting up your estate plan cost? We get these questions …
One of Willow Legal Group’s core values is being part of our community. We are committed to being active participants in our community organizations and to giving back to the communities we serve. This week we are sharing about some of our favorite local organizations and the impact they have on our community. We invite …
When you are the caregiver of a loved one with special needs, there are a number of legal documents that you should have in place to help you along the way. Individuals with developmental disabilities will need a varying degree of assistance and advocates depending on their level of independence. Many people with developmental disabilities …
A Caregiver’s Guide to Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs Read More »
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we wanted to take a moment to share what we are thankful for. Lindsay: I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work in a business I truly love. I get to spend my days talking to families about what is truly important to them and helping them discover ways …
During the 2022 Spring legislative session the Maryland legislature passed a new Supported Decision Making Law that went into effect on October 1, 2022. In this article we’ll discuss the basics of Supported Decision Making under Maryland law, and why this is a great tool for individuals with disabilities and older adults seeking to live …
Supported Decision Making – A Potential Alternative To Guardianship Read More »
Incapacity is the physical or mental inability to do something or manage one’s affairs. Although we often think of incapacity only for older adults, anyone can become incapacitated. For example, an individual who is in a car accident and ends up in the hospital on a ventilator or in a coma. In these situations someone …
“Movember, the month formerly known as November, is when brave and selfless men around the world grow a moustache, and women step up to support them, all to raise awareness and funds for men’s health – specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.” – Prostate Cancer, UK Movember is a combination of …
Our new Constitution is now established, everything seems to promise it will be durable; but, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes – Benjamin Franklin, 1789 This quote from more than 200 years ago still rings true – nobody can avoid death or taxes, no matter how hard we try. But we …
Death and Taxes: Planning for Both Can Save You (and your family) a Lot! Read More »
A recent survey by Caring.com shows that nearly 67% of Americans do not have an estate plan. Procrastination was listed as the number one reason Americans don’t have a will, with 40% saying they haven’t gotten around to it. Of those who don’t have a will, 33% cited they don’t have enough assets to leave …
Don’t become an Estate Planning Horror Story! Create your plan now. Read More »
Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers in women in the United States, accounting for about 30% of all new female cancers each year. Overall the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer in her life is about 13%. The good news is there are more than 3.8 …
