PRACTICE AREAS
Estate Planning
The most valuable inheritance your heirs can receive is a family that remains intact after your death. This law firm can explain your options and the appropriate methods for passing your assets to your loved ones. You can also discover legal techniques to reduce or eliminate estate taxes and inheritance taxes. Mr. Stone can assist you with the drafting and execution of the following personalized legal documents:
- Last Wills and Testaments
- Powers of Attorney
- Advance Health Care Directives
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Trusts for Minor Children
- Special Needs Trusts
- Charitable Trusts
Estate Administration
After an individual passes away, the issues surrounding that person's assets and debts must be resolved. Someone must pay the funeral bill, medical bills, all final tax liabilities, and any other debts. Additionally, the person's remaining property and assets must pass according to his or her Last Will and Testament (or according to law, if there is no Will). This process is called probate, and our law firm handles estates throughout Maryland. Mr. Stone can assist you with the following probate tasks:
- Opening the estate in court
- Obtaining Letters of Administration
- Filing inventory reports
- Preparing final accountings and resolving debts
- Distribution of the estate to heirs and legatees.