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29. 06

2022

By William Blackford Estate Law, Legal Advice

An Estate Planning Checklist

Planning your estate can be complicated and confusing. There are so many factors to consider and lots of legal steps that must be taken to ensure your will divides your assets as you intend. Planning your estate is the best way to guarantee your loved ones are taken care of in the event of your […]

20. 06

2022

By William Blackford Estate Law, Legal Advice

How to Choose a Probate Attorney

In most cases, going through the probate process is necessary when a loved one passes away. In fact, Maryland state law requires most estates to go through the probate process to ensure stipulations of the last will and testament are honored and the estate is handled appropriately. It’s not required to have a probate attorney […]

13. 06

2022

By William Blackford Estate Law, Legal Advice

A Guide to Maryland Probate Court

When someone passes away, the process of administering their estate is called probate. This is a court-supervised process that involves organizing the deceased’s money, assets, and possessions, and distributing them properly as inheritance (after paying taxes and debts). If the person left a will, it will name an executor of the estate who will help […]

09. 06

2022

By William Blackford Estate Law, Legal Advice

Considerations for Choosing an Executor

Choosing an executor for your will is a major decision. Your executor is tasked with ensuring your hard-earned assets, personal belongings, and other valuables will be distributed to the people you choose. Acting as the executor of an estate can require a lot of time and energy. The process of settling an estate can sometimes […]

20. 05

2022

By William Blackford Legal Advice, Personal Injury

Is Maryland’s Legal System Winning the Fight Against Uninsured Drivers?

A 2021 study by the Insurance Research Council revealed that one in eight drivers lack car insurance, even though all but two states mandate that drivers have car insurance. The 12.6% of uninsured motorists are of particular concern for drivers and officials in Maryland. That’s because the state is consistently one of the states with […]

31. 08

2021

By William Blackford Addiction, Legal Advice

A Guide to Your Rights When You’ve Been Arrested for DUI

DUI is one of the most common crimes in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 1.5 million people are arrested each year for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Despite how common DUI convictions are, it is a serious crime that can have a major impact on […]

An Estate Planning Checklist

How to Choose a Probate Attorney

A Guide to Maryland Probate Court

Considerations for Choosing an Executor

Is Maryland’s Legal System Winning the Fight Against Uninsured Drivers?

A Guide to Your Rights When You’ve Been Arrested for DUI

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