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Authored by: Stephen R. Elville, Esq. – Elville and Associates, P.C. – 443-393-7696, steve@elvilleassociates.com, @elvilleassoc A properly drafted financial power of attorney is arguably the most important document in estate […]

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Authored by: Stephen R. Elville, Esq. — Elville and Associates, P.C. — 443-393-7696, steve@elvilleassociates.com An unprecedented situation is underway – the Secure Act may impact estate planning in a significant […]

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Authored by: Stephen R. Elville, Esq. — Elville and Associates, P.C. — 443-393-7696, steve@elvilleassociates.com, @elvilleassoc What’s been on my mind for the past several weeks is an image – actually […]

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By:  Olivia R. Holcombe-Volke, Esq. – olivia@elvilleassociates.com, 443-393-7696

When utilizing a Revocable Living Trust-based approach for the estate plan of a married couple, an important first step is deciding whether to develop a Joint Revocable Living Trust – one Trust covering both spouses – or whether to create two individual Revocable Living Trusts, one per spouse. There is no blanket rule to apply to all couples or all estates, rendering a thorough discussion with your estate planning attorney necessary…

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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: Stephen R. Elville, J.D., LL.M. steve@elvilleassociates.com I think we can all agree about the following:  technology has become a dominant force in our lives; most of us use one […]

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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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