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When a Sibling Executor Goes Rogue – Annapolis Estate Planning

It’s one thing to fight with a sibling over toys when you are young. However, as adults, and more to the point, as an executor, there’s no room for tantrums or not acting in the best interests of the beneficiaries. An executor who refuses to sell an inherited home, is... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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Countdown to Retirement with Three Simple Questions – Annapolis Estate Planning

To help plan for retirement, it helps to move from asking global questions, like “Can I afford to retire?” to more specific questions, like “What’s my monthly cost of living right now?” Sometimes retirement planning is so overwhelming that people just shrug their shoulders and hope that things work out.... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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One Dozen Must-Have Documents – Annapolis Estate Planning

To make sure that your wishes are carried out, you’ll have to do your homework. Make sure that you cover these most important documents. The last thing you want to do, is leave a bureaucratic mess for your loved ones when you die. Not only will it cause the family... Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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Sheryl Sandberg is “Leaning In” to the Giving Pledge – Annapolis Estate Planning

Sandberg is donating her entire stake in SurveyMonkey to charity, in the shape of shares or the proceeds of sales of those shares. The Facebook COO and SurveyMonkey board member has embraced the Giving Pledge. You don’t have to give away millions, or billions, to be philanthropic. In fact, if... Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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How Does Life Insurance Work in Estate Planning? – Annapolis Estate Planning

Life insurance can be useful in paying off debt, covering funeral costs and serving as a useful resource so that estate proceeds or any one person’s savings don’t have to be tapped. Life insurance may be the least sexy part of the transition from one farming generation to another, but... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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If You Don’t Have a Will Yet, You Should Start Now – Annapolis Estate Planning

It’s understood that everyone needs a will. However, many people put it off. Don’t be one of those people. Your family will remember, and it won’t be a happy memory! Celebrities aren’t the only ones who fail to plan for their passing. The difference is, their failures can become instructive... Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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Nothing Saved for Retirement? At Least You’re Not Alone – Annapolis Estate Planning

The big picture presented by the National Institute on Retirement Security is not a good one. Working Americans are completely unprepared for retirement. The National Institute on Retirement Security is a non-profit research and educational organization that focuses on the development of public policies that help retirement security in America.... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need? – Annapolis Estate Planning

Everyone’s needs are different. For most people, one large policy is enough. However, what if your life is not like everyone else’s? How do you know how much coverage you need? Most people never really think about adding more life insurance, once they buy a policy. They figure they have... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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How Taking Social Security at 62 Makes Sense in Some Tax Brackets – Annapolis Estate Planning

If you’re living on your retirement savings, while waiting to start taking Social Security benefits to full retirement age or even age 70, you might be costing yourself thousands in taxes. It’s annoying. There’s no way around it. You’ve worked your whole life, and paid taxes on those earnings. Now... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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What Happens in Your World After You Die? – Annapolis Estate Planning

We’re not talking about what happens to your soul, or if you are headed to a peaceful place, or even what happens to your physical remains. Have you thought about what happens to the world you leave, your family and friends and your possessions, after you die? Let’s say you... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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Learn about your local non-profits in Anne Arundel County! - Annapolis Estate Planning

Since their founding in 2006, Anne Arundel Women Giving Together has raised and invested over $1 million to improve the lives of women, children, and families in Anne Arundel County! Anne Arundel Women Giving Together (AAWGT) is a women’s giving circle with over 200 members. AAWGT is a fund of... Continue reading

Posted Sep 7, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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Medicare Facts and Penalties You Need to Know – Annapolis Estate Planning

Start with the basics, to make sure you’re making informed decisions. Created in July 1965 as part of the Social Security Act, Medicare is how most adults over age 65 cover their healthcare costs. Medicare has four parts. They are Part A: Hospital, Part B: Outpatient Services, Part C: Medicare... Continue reading

Posted Aug 31, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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The Empire State Takes Steps to Protect Seniors from Abuse – Annapolis Estate Planning

Talk about going big–New York’s Governor Cuomo is expanding services for seniors at risk of elder abuse with an $8.4 million package, combining state and federal funding. Governor Cuomo announced that services for vulnerable adults at risk of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation will be improved through a new initiative... Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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New Tax Law Calls for An Estate Plan Review – Annapolis Estate Planning

Don’t assume that the new tax law means that you don’t need an estate plan. If anything, you need to review your estate plan to make sure you’re not missing out any new opportunities. When was the last time you reviewed your estate plan? If it’s been more than a... Continue reading

Posted Aug 29, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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Making Smart Decisions About Your Pension – Annapolis Estate Planning

The burden of saving for retirement shifted from employers to employees. It is now unusual for companies to offer pensions. If you’re lucky enough to have one, make your decisions wisely. It’s hard to imagine today, but years ago, it wasn’t unusual to stay with one company for a lifetime,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 28, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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This Time Around, “Miss Congeniality” is Preparing for Any Possibilities – Annapolis Estate Planning

After one disastrous and very public divorce, Sandra Bullock has a detailed prenup with several very specific—and protective—instructions. Sandra Bullock isn’t taking any chances this time around. Her pending marriage to photographer Bryan Randall is contingent on his signing an iron-clad prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement or "prenup" is a... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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Long-Term-Care Insurance Isn’t Dead. It’s Now an Estate-Planning Tool - Annapolis Estate Planning

Hybrid policies, aimed at affluent Americans, offer long-term-care benefits along with potential death benefits. Last year, after finishing with college tuition for their three children, Jessica Galligan Goldsmith and her husband, James, treated themselves to something she had long wanted: long-term-care insurance. It hasn’t been cheap. The couple, both lawyers... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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The Unexpected Threat to Estate Planning – Annapolis Estate Planning

Neglecting to plan for family dynamics can destroy the best estate plans. Make sure to address both difficult personalities and tax liabilities. They can be equally problematic. Saving loved ones from a large tax bill and maximizing the transfer of wealth across generations is great, but your estate plan needs... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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Elder Abuse Training for Kansas Law Enforcement and Community – Annapolis Estate Planning

The goal is to have more people aware of what elder abuse is and what to do when they see it. The more people who can act, from police to community members, the better. Under the leadership of Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, a new initiative is being launched that... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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Teach Your Children Early About Retirement Planning – Annapolis Estate Planning

Most young adults are not thinking about retirement when they get their first jobs, but starting early, even if on a very small scale, can make a big difference. When you are working to pay off student loans and trying to save enough to get a place of your own,... Continue reading

Posted Jul 17, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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A Partial Checklist for Your Will – Annapolis Estate Planning

Having a will prepared is a gift of kindness to your loved ones. They will appreciate the effort to care for them, after you’ve passed on. If you need another reason to have a will prepared, consider the potential for conflict among loved ones who will have to guess about... Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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What You Need to Know About Assisted Living Facilities – Annapolis Estate Planning

It’s as important to understand what services are not offered at an assisted living facility, as it is to know what services are available. Residents with medical issues may not be suited for this lifestyle setting. For seniors who no longer wish to live on their own, assisted living facilities... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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George Michael’s Ex-Boyfriends Are Challenging his Estate – Annapolis Estate Planning

Not one, but two of the pop stars boyfriends are claiming that they should have been included in his will. Pop legend George Michael’s multi-million dollar estate and properties were given to sisters Melanie and Yioda and no provisions were made for his ex-boyfriends Kenny Goss or Fadi Fawaz. However,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 21, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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Financial and Estate Planning for Second Marriages – Annapolis Estate Planning

Thoughtful planning will help a second marriage avoid certain issues that didn’t exist the first time around. Most lives are more complex, with children and assets from first marriages. A second marriage is more likely to succeed, if the couple addresses key questions in advance, especially those concerning finances. You’ll... Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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Everyone Needs to Have an Estate Plan—Here’s Why – Annapolis Estate Planning

You need an estate plan, whether you are rich or poor or somewhere in the middle. Without one, decisions will be made for your family that you may not have wanted. More than half of all Americans do not have a will, reports Wealth Advisor in the recent article, “The... Continue reading

Posted Jun 19, 2018 at Annapolis, Maryland Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

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