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What Can Happen if I Can’t Find the Original Will? | What to Know

What Can Happen if I Can’t Find the Original Will? | What to Know

by Ashley Hayward | May 18, 2022 | Blogs

After executing your will, it is your responsibility to keep track of the original copy. However, this is not always what happens and there are times when people misplace the original copy of their or their loved one’s will. If you are in this situation,...
What Will Happen to an Estate if an Individual Passes Away with No Will?

What Will Happen to an Estate if an Individual Passes Away with No Will?

by Ashley Hayward | May 4, 2022 | Blogs

Many times, individuals will wonder what can happen if they do not write a will. The reality is that if you fail to write a will, you can not control what will happen with your assets upon your passing. Furthermore, even though a will is one of the main documents...
What You Should Think About Before Your First Estate Planning Meeting

What You Should Think About Before Your First Estate Planning Meeting

by Ashley Hayward | Apr 27, 2022 | Blogs

If you are preparing for your first estate planning consultation with our firm, you may have many questions. Consider the below elements of an estate plan before your meeting and reach out to our firm today to learn more. Our Montgomery County estate planning attorney...
“Opening the door to de facto parenthood” By: Elizabeth J. McInturff, Esq.

“Opening the door to de facto parenthood” By: Elizabeth J. McInturff, Esq.

by Ashley Hayward | Apr 22, 2022 | Articles

Elizabeth J. McInturff, Esq. of JDKatz, P.C. recently had an article published in The Daily Record. In the article, Ms. McInturff writes about how courts are starting to make custody-related decisions when third-party de facto parents are involved. To read the article...
What Are the Differences Between a Trust and a Will in Maryland?

What Are the Differences Between a Trust and a Will in Maryland?

by Ashley Hayward | Apr 20, 2022 | Blogs

Both a will and trust are a critical part of an estate plan. Read on to learn more about each and their differences. Our skilled Montgomery County will drafting attorney is on your side. Give us a call today to get started on your estate plan. What is a trust? Keep in...
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