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Inheriting assets is a mix of honor and responsibility. As an Olney probate lawyer, I’ve seen many people unprepared for the implications of managing their inheritance. The inclination to treat an inheritance as “bonus” money is common,...

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...

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,...

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....

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...