Steve Elville gave a presentation today during the Waxter Wisdom Day series at the Waxter Senior Center in Baltimore City. Many Seniors were in attendance and presented many questions that […]

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By Stephen R. Elville, J.D., LL.M. Many clients have expressed to me that they consider their Advance Medical Directive to be the most important of all their legal documents. Whether […]

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To qualify for the VA Improved Pension benefits: The veteran must have served at least 1 day during a qualified war period. The veteran must have served at least 90 […]

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Estate Planning is the process of giving your assets to who to want, the way you want, in the most efficient way possible. Estate Planning is not just for the […]

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Accredited VA planning attorneys are uniquely qualified to help clients with Veteran’s Benefits; they take a comprehensive approach, ensuring the client is protected. They manage the complexities associated with qualifying […]

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For those who qualify, The VA pension can significantly improve the quality of life. The current maximum VA Pension amounts, based on claimant needs and marital/dependent status, range from $648-$2019 […]

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  1)  Provides a warm, empathetic approach and caring environment. 2)  Planning attorney is a counselor and not just a technician. 3)  Clients are provided with a unique estate planning […]

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For decades, powers of attorney in Maryland were unregulated. However, that is no longer the case with Maryland’s new statutory power of attorney. Simply put, it is a form that […]

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While many varieties of estate planning are available, at Elville & Associates we do not practice the traditional 2-3 meeting planning process. Our approach is more comprehensive and long term. […]

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Begin with a clear understanding. First, a gift is property irrevocably given or transferred without restrictions. The gift tax is a tax imposed on the transfer of gifted property during your lifetime, the value of which property exceeds the gift tax exemption.

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