Estate Planning After Major Life Events

April 23, 2024

Planning for the future is essential, especially when it comes to protecting your assets and ensuring your loved ones are taken care of. Estate planning is a crucial step in securing your legacy and providing peace of mind for yourself and your family.   Life is full of changes, and major life events can significantly…

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Estate Planning for Blended Families: Special Considerations

February 13, 2024

Blended families are becoming more common nowadays, adding layers of complexity to family life. To keep things fair and secure, it’s crucial to plan your estate carefully. While blending families is all about love, it also means we need to think ahead and plan for any tricky situations that might pop up later on. Below,…

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Maryland’s Will Formalities: Ensuring the Validity of Your Will

December 1, 2023

Drafting a will is a pivotal step in securing your legacy and ensuring your wishes are honored after your passing. However, in Maryland, as in many other states, there are specific formalities that must be adhered to for a will to be legally valid. At Rodier Family Law, we understand the importance of navigating these…

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Special Considerations for Estate Planning With Children

August 26, 2021

Planning for your children after your death is something no parent ever wants to do. However, it’s important to create a will in order to ensure your assets are divided amongst your family members correctly after you pass. A will allows you to take control of your children’s future and prevent having to rely on…

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Five Reasons Why You Should Hire an Estate Planning Attorney

August 3, 2021

Hiring an estate planning attorney can help relieve some of the stress associated with writing your own will and securing your assets. One misspelled word or omitted signature can alter an estate plan. Consulting with an estate planning attorney can prevent mistakes from happening and ensure that your assets are placed in the right hands.…

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Seven Ways You Can Get Ahead in the Estate Planning Process

August 3, 2021

Estate planning may appear to be something you can put off until later, but life can be unpredictable. Preserving your assets is something you should not put off. Estate planning is the process of deciding who will inherit your assets and take care of your obligations when you die or in the event you become…

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What Happens to Your Digital Assets After Death?

September 22, 2020

When you pass away, it is likely that you have established a comprehensive estate plan delegating your assets to the respective beneficiaries. At least, it is heavily recommended that you create one! While ensuring our physical assets are accounted for is typically more straightforward, have you considered what happens to your digital assets after death? …

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Estate Planning & Pets: Making Sure Your Pets Are Cared For

September 1, 2020

For many individuals, their pets have a huge place in their hearts and it can be all too easy to worry about what will happen to them if you should pass. Thankfully, there are many ways that you can include your pet in your estate plan to ensure their security and care, no matter what.…

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Protecting Valuables and Collectibles in Your Estate Plan

June 4, 2020

When creating your estate plan, the process can often be challenging, confusing and extremely time-consuming when you try to tackle the task alone. If you own a large number of valuables, figuring out how to delegate your assets properly typically requires the help of qualified legal professionals such as the attorneys at Rodier Family Law.…

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Why It Is Crucial That Everyone Have an Estate Plan at Any Age

May 5, 2020

It is important to be proactive in preparing an estate plan at any age. Creating an estate plan helps ensure that your money and property are handled in direct accordance with your wishes and can alleviate confusion and stress for beneficiaries. Here, the qualified estate planning attorneys at Rodier Family Law discuss the importance of…

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