The Baby Boomer Generation is rapidly reaching retirement age, and the oldest Gen Xers are approximately a decade from leaving the workforce, meaning their children should be placing a serious…

A revocable trust, also known as a living trust, provides flexibility and probate protection when estate planning. Here, Douglas C. Lauenstein, estate planning attorney, explains what you need to know…

In an effort to alleviate congestion in heavily-trafficked areas of Baltimore City, Maryland legislators have drafted a law creating a new traffic violation known as “blocking the box.” Here, the…

In the wake of the most recent autonomous car accident, where a woman was fatally struck by an autonomous car as she walked her bicycle through a crosswalk, questions regarding…

If someone experiences a slip-and-fall on a neighbor’s property, they may file a slip-and-fall claim against the homeowner’s insurance policy. It is important to understand how an individual’s homeowner insurance…

Defamation laws fall under the umbrella of personal injury law because they are considered to cause harm to an individual through written or spoken words. Here, personal injury attorney Douglas…

While most individuals understand the necessity of estate planning for tangible assets, many have only just begun to consider the management of their intangible, or digital assets, after they are…

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…

When creating a trust, you will come across a variety of unusual terms, such as revocable, irrevocable, testamentary and inter vivos. But, what do these terms mean regarding trusts? Here,…

Estate planning can help provide security, stability and peace of mind for loved ones—but what about your beloved pets? Here, Douglas Lauenstein explains why you should consider your pets when…