By: David A. (Andy) Hall, Esq. 443-393-7696 andy@elvilleassociates.com Sometimes an estate client will anticipate that there will be a challenge to her estate after she dies – and frankly if […]

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By: Stephen R. Elville, Esq. – steve@elvilleassociates.com The rules for how income will reduce a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiary’s monthly benefit can be very confusing.  Here is a quick look at […]

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By: David A. (Andy) Hall, Esq. – Elville and Associates, P.C. 443-393-7696, andy@elvilleassociates.com Ask your estate planning attorney whether you it is advisable to appoint co-personal representatives. Co-personal representatives are […]

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Authored by: Matthew F. Penater, Partner – Elville and Associates 443-393-7696, matt@elvilleassociates.com Why do we need an estate plan? Really, why do we need to put our energy into reviewing […]

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By David A. (Andy) Hall, Esq. – Elville and Associates 443-393-7696, andy@elvilleassociates.com Here is the scenario: You are a legatee under a will, which means that you are entitled to […]

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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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