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Legal Perils of Gift and Joint Ownership between Unmarried Couples
Cohabitation without marriage is becoming more common in the United States. Among eighteen- to forty-four-year-olds, the percentage of adults who have lived...
Estate Planning and Divorce: Key Considerations
Getting a divorce is seldom an easy process. It is emotional and stressful. There are many factors to consider that may also...
Medicaid-Compliant Annuity (MCA) for Married Couples
An annuity is a financial product that pays a fixed amount of money every year, generally for the rest of the annuity...
Three Celebrity Probate Disasters and Tragic Lessons
One would assume that celebrities with extreme wealth would take steps to protect their estates. But think again: some of the world’s...
When will Medicaid pay for nursing home care?
Medicaid can be a helpful solution for seniors in Maryland needing nursing home care. It is available to seniors with low income...
The Pros and Cons of Probate
In estate planning circles, the word “probate” often carries a negative connotation. Indeed, for many people—especially those with valuable accounts and property—financial...