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What Do I Need to Know Before Becoming a Caregiver for a Parent
What Do I Need to Know Before Becoming a Caregiver for a Parent? Insights from an Olney Elder Lawyer
Taking care of a parent isn’t just about love—it’s about logistics. Whether you’ve been caregiving for years or are just stepping into this role, the reality hits fast: medication schedules, doctor appointments, financial decisions,...
Your Healthcare Wishes
How to Make Sure Your Medical Wishes Are Honored—Even If Your Family Disagrees: Guidance on Creating an Advance Directive in Olney 
It’s one of the most difficult truths we deal with in this work: We sit with clients—often in the midst of long illnesses—who tell us they are at peace. They’ve fought hard. They’ve made their decisions. And when the time comes, they’re...
How Can I Talk to My Family About Inheritance Without Starting Drama
How Can I Talk to My Family About Inheritance Without Starting Drama?
An Olney Estate Lawyer Explains How to Keep the Peace We’ve all seen the movies—someone passes away, and the family gathers for the dramatic will reading, only to spiral into chaos when expectations don’t match reality. But in real life,...
Can I Write My Own Will in Olney
Can I Write My Own Will?
As an experienced Olney will and trust lawyer, I’m often asked whether residents can legally write their own wills without an attorney. The short answer is yes—Maryland law does allow individuals to create their own wills. However, the more important...
Timing Matters Lessons From Gene Hackmans Estate
Timing Matters: Estate Planning Lessons from Gene Hackman's Case an Olney Estate Planning Lawyer Explains
Recent news about Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy’s passing has highlighted a crucial but often overlooked aspect of estate planning—the timing of death between spouses, especially in blended families. As an Olney estate planning lawyer, I’ve...