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Filing for Divorce
Filing for Divorce in Montgomery County? Why Updating Your Estate Plan is Crucial
Going through a divorce is an emotionally charged, challenging process. Amid the whirlwind of legal proceedings, contacting an estate planning attorney might not be at the top of your to-do list—but it should be. A divorce, often referred to as dissolution...
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Understanding Sundowning and When to Seek Support: Guidance from an Olney Elder Lawyer
As an elder lawyer serving the Olney community, I often counsel families grappling with the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. A common and particularly distressing symptom of dementia is sundowning, characterized by increased confusion,...
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Leveraging Life Insurance for Your Estate Plan: Insights from an Estate Planning Lawyer in Olney
One common misconception when it comes to estate planning is the belief that one must have significant assets to establish a comprehensive plan. As an estate planning  lawyer in Olney, I’m here to tell you that this simply isn’t the case....
Understanding the Role of an Executor and Power of Attorney in Property Sales
Understanding the Role of an Executor and Power of Attorney in Property Sales: Insights from a Olney Estate Planning Lawyer
As an Olney estate planning lawyer, I often receive questions about the roles and responsibilities of an executor and a power of attorney (POA), especially in situations where a loved one is no longer living at home. A question I recently received encapsulates...
Can a Person with a Life Estate Rent the Property to Others
Can a Person with a Life Estate Rent the Property to Others? A Perspective from a Olney Estate Planning Lawyer
As a Olney estate planning lawyer, one question I often receive is whether a person with a life estate can rent the property to others. A life estate is a type of legal arrangement in which an individual, known as a life tenant, is given the right to...