Jun 18, 2024 | Estate Planning, Office News
By: Whitney Hammond, paralegal with the Law Office of Lena A. Clark, LLC From now until August 30, 2024, we are offering teachers and their spouses/partners a discount on Estate Planning documents! School is out for summer break! That means students are busy with...
May 22, 2024 | Estate Planning
Summertime & Estate Planning Now that summer is near, many of us are enjoying the warm weather, planning vacations, and otherwise relaxing. While Estate Planning is a year-round duty, summer can be a great time to review and update your Estate Plan. As we plan...
Apr 5, 2024 | Estate Planning
On October 1, 2023, a new Maryland law went into effect regulating how couples may register as Domestic Partners and the information required in a Domestic Partnership Agreement. Senate Bill 792 (SB 792) extends significant protections and benefits to qualifying...
Apr 3, 2024 | Estate Planning
We understand, and share, your desire to be cost-effective. So, when you see websites that prepare Wills at a fraction of the cost of an attorney, we get the temptation. However, this is not an area where you want to be tightfisted. Using online services for your...
Apr 1, 2024 | Estate Planning
Nearly 70% of U.S. households own pets. While you may consider your pet to be a living, breathing member of your family, the reality is that the law considers your furry friends as your property. Because your pets are considered property, you cannot legally leave...
Oct 24, 2023 | Estate Planning
“I am not rich – why would I need a Trust?” A common misconception we often hear regarding Trusts is that Trusts are only needed by people who have substantial wealth. This could not be further from the truth. If you own a home, when you are gone, your home will...
