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What are the Restrictions on Visiting the Elderly in a Care Facility?

Nursing homes across Virginia have begun restricting visitors in an effort to prevent the coronavirus from entering the facilities, which are considered to be particularly vulnerable as a result of the virus.

Posted on: April 16, 2020

Should I Use Life Insurance in My Estate Planning?

Life insurance may play a vital role in an estate plan, because insurance proceeds can be counted on to provide liquidity when it’s needed.

Posted on: April 15, 2020

Coronavirus Scams are Surfacing

While residents in Cecil County and throughout the state are taking precautions to safeguard themselves against COVID-19, some people are stealing or attempting to steal money through coronavirus-based scams, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office.

Posted on: April 14, 2020

How Risky Is the Coronavirus for Seniors?

Cities across the United States are closing down schools and nonessential establishments, such as bars and movie theaters, in an attempt to curb the number of coronavirus cases — and avoid the unfortunate situations that have occurred in Italy, China and elsewhere.

Posted on: April 12, 2020

How Do I Do the Most with My Inheritance?

You may have a friend, or two, who has blown a large inheritance. Some of you may have also seen a news story about a lottery winner who went bankrupt (or worse) just a few years after receiving a life-altering sum of money. If you don’t want this to be you, keep reading as we share five tips to make the most of an inheritance or windfall.

Posted on: April 11, 2020

What are the Main Estate Planning Blunders to Avoid?

Maintaining a valid and current estate plan is vitally necessary in order to ensure the efficient and orderly dispersion of assets after a person dies. However, even a small mistake can create huge problems during the settlement process, and in many cases, these errors are impossible for anyone to correct.

Posted on: April 10, 2020

Do I Need a Revocable Living Trust?

Do you ever worry about how your beneficiaries will manage their portion of their inheritance when you pass away? One solution that allows you to still exert some control over your money–even after passing–is with a revocable living trust (RLT).

Posted on: April 9, 2020

What Do Farmers Need to Create an Estate Plan?

When you are a farmer, your business is not only your livelihood and your passion, but, often, it is also intermingled with your family life.

Posted on: April 8, 2020

The Coronavirus and Estate Planning

The rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is creating a plethora of unique estate planning and legal challenges across the globe, particularly given the volatility of the financial markets.

Posted on: April 7, 2020