By: Grace Bailey – Elder Law Paralegal In a time of hopelessness, adversity, and confusion, it is best to find the positive things during hard times. The gas prices are […]

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] By:  Stephen R. Elville – Managing Principal and Lead Attorney of […]

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By:  Stephen R. Elville – Principal and Lead Attorney of Elville and Associates, P.C.   In yesterday’s Time to Think blog, we talked about providing for the possibility of a […]

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By:  Nicole T. Livingston – Associate Attorney In 2016, the Maryland Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act became law.  This law allows your agent named in your power of attorney, […]

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By:  Stephen R. Elville – Principal and Lead Attorney of Elville and Associates, P.C. In yesterday‘s Time to Think blog, we discussed how the inclusion of a Trust Protector provision as part […]

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By:  Stephen R. Elville – Principal and Lead Attorney of Elville and Associates, P.C.   Trust protectors add dimension, scope, and depth to an estate plan, and the essential capability […]

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By:  Olivia R. Holcombe-Volke – Partner, Elville and Associates, P.C.   Let me start with a PSA (public service announcement).  Everyone over the age of 18 should have a basic […]

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By: Stephen R. Elville, J.D., LL.M. – Principal and Lead Attorney of Elville and Associates, P.C.   Most people approach estate planning as an important but long-put-off project. A natural […]

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