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Electronic Will Execution Comes to Maryland

Effective April 21, 2022, Marylanders can now sign their Wills and Trusts virtually because of passing Senate Bill 36. This new legislation was initiated in 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and now after passing through the legislature, brings Maryland in line with several other states that permit electronic wills. Historically, to execute a […]

Britney Spears Court Case Brings Conservatorship to the National Stage

Estate planning often makes the news when wealthy celebrities die and leave behind messy multi-million dollar estates. Over the last few weeks, however, estate law is making headlines thanks to pop music icon Britney Spears and her highly controversial conservatorship. Ms. Spears, who is 39 years old, is petitioning the court to release her from […]

Estate Planning After the 2020 Election and During COVID 19 Presented by Gary Altman

Gary Altman, founder of the estate planning law firm, Altman & Associates, had the opportunity to present to the National Capital Area Financial Planning Association during their July 2020 Virtual Symposium. The topic was Estate Planning Post COVID and the 2020 Election.

We ALL Need to Be Prepared for Incapacity

When President Trump was admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center for Covid-19 treatment earlier this month, the internet exploded with “what if” questions on worst-case scenarios. What if the President became so ill that he could no longer do his job? What if the President were unwilling to relinquish control? What if the Vice President […]

Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Crisis: Questions to Ask Yourself

The COVID-19 virus has upended people's lives in so many ways. Simple tasks, like going to the grocery store, have become a logistical nightmare. Elders are being isolated at home or in assisted living facilities. People cannot accompany their loved ones - even spouses or children - into hospital rooms. And, as the number of […]

The Health Documents EVERYONE Needs NOW

Coronavirus Special Offer | Legal Documents It is a stressful time for everyone right now. The world is in a state of disruption as businesses and schools close, grocery store shelves are empty, vacations and weddings are being canceled or put on hold, and some people brace themselves for a health emergency. This type of […]

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