Getting Pulled Over on Autopilot
Read moreRemember when you were a kid and you would envision the 2020’s? Virtual reality, robots, flying and self-driving cars filled our imaginations. And now here we are; it’s 2019 and we are on the cusp of stepping into all of that technology we once thought was just the stuff of cool sci-fi movies and creative imaginations. Now that our dreams
So, You Live in the ‘Critical Area’…
Read more…What does that mean? It’s no secret to anyone living in the Southern Maryland area the pivotal role the Chesapeake Bay plays in not only our little community, but its far-reaching watershed in which an estimated 13 million people live. The Chesapeake Bay has spawned the development of commercial opportunities such as fishing, agriculture, manufacturing, shipbuilding and more. Its waterways are a
A Whole ‘Lotto’ Love: Lottery Winnings & Divorce in Maryland
Read moreConsidering playing the lottery? Good luck! Considering leaving your spouse? If so, you may want to wait on that first part then. Did you know any money you win playing the lottery during the course of your marriage is considered marital property? That means your spouse may be entitled to a portion of your winnings in the divorce. Of course, as with everything related
March Madness: Is your Office Pool Legal?
Read moreIt’s March. We made it through the murk of January and February; the days are getting warmer and longer. Football is over. Baseball is still in training. That leaves only one thing: March Madness! For many of us, now’s the time we begin to pore over our brackets, covet the TV remote and obsess over every article and statistic we can get our hands on. We haven’t seen our families since Super Bowl Sunday. But in the end, it’ll all be worth it when we win that office pool. But is that office pool legal in Maryland? Read on to find out...
Advance Directives: What they are & how they work
Read moreStated simply, an advance directive is just another powerful tool in your estate planning arsenal. Together with a Will (and for some a Trust), an advance directive will ensure that your wishes will be honored if you are unable to make medical decisions for yourself. There are enough medical dramas and tragic romance novels out there to know that when the time comes, we may
Holographic and Video Wills: Are they legit?
Read moreWhile the preparation of a Will is traditionally thought of as a very paper-heavy ordeal, complete with a Notary, witnesses, tons of signatures and air tight languaging to avoid any and all loopholes, there are actually other ways to creating a Will. Consider the possibility of finding yourself in a situation with no access to a Notary or a witness,
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