Authored by: Olivia Holcombe-Volke, Esq. – Elville and Associates 443-393-7696 olivia@elvilleassociates.com The Maryland Statutory Power of Attorney (MSPOA) is a literal creature of statute – it is in a form […]

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By Lindsay V.R. Moss, Esq. — lindsay@elvilleassociates.com A Special Needs Trust is an important estate planning tool for persons with disabilities. A Special Needs Trust can allow for a disabled […]

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By: Matthew F. Penater, J.D., LL.M. — matt@elvilleassociates.com For those of us who have established a trust, are a beneficiary of a trust, or are considering implementing a trust into […]

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By: David A. (Andy) Hall, Esq., andy@elvilleassociates.com Potential clients will often come into our office because their loved one is no longer able to manage their financial affairs or health […]

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By: Olivia R. Holcombe-Volke, olivia@elvilleassociates.com Estate planning documents frequently contain vocabulary that is specific to the field of estate planning, and not commonly used by the world at large. The […]

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By:  Barrett R. King, Esq. barrett@elvilleassociates.com Social Security Disability Insurance “pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are ‘insured,’ meaning that you worked long enough […]

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