Adult Adoption and Estate Planning

October 9, 2018 |

The process of adult adoption is often used as a method of formalizing an existing parent-child relationship or of providing financial protection for a stepchild, friend or same-sex partner, especially…

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Best Practices When You Are Pulled Over

August 23, 2018 |

According to both federal and Maryland state law, everyone is afforded specific rights when pulled over by a law enforcement officer. Additionally, there are best practices to consider if you…

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Probate Procedure in Maryland

August 6, 2018 |

Probate is a court-supervised process of gathering and distributing the assets and possessions of a deceased person to eligible creditors and inheritors. Here, the estate planning attorney Douglas C. Lauenstein…

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What to Know About Special Needs Trusts

January 22, 2018 |

A special needs trust can help disabled loved ones without jeopardizing their eligibility for federal and state assistance. Here, estate planning attorney, Douglas C. Lauenstein, explains what you should know…

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