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MARYLAND PROBATE LITIGATION,
ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER LAW

"When providing for your loved ones,
don't leave them a legacy of litigation."

- Edward J. Hiller, Esquire
Of Counsel
Kramer & Connolly

Family fueds over estates have become so commonplace that one perverse reality TV show boasts that, "where there's a will, there's a war!"  In courtrooms throughout the country, spouses and children battle over the assets of estates, the validity of wills, or the absence of proper estate planning.  While one could observe that it is "irresponsible" to die without a Will, many of us avoid the issue until it is too late, or rely on outdated documents drafted by family lawyers under laws that have long been repealed.  Because our lives and our laws change every day, it is essential that we plan for the day when we may no longer speak for ourselves.

The "NO-FRILL WILL" CAN KILL: LEGAL ADVICE ON ESTATE PLANNING IN MARYLAND

While traditionally used in a courtroom context, the old adage that those who represent themselves have fools for clients could not be more true in the Estate Planning field. When planning for your future and for the security of your family, you cannot walk through the legal and regulatory minefield yourself. Despite the popularity of "do-it-yourself" will kits and other marketing gimmicks, those who rely upon "over-the-counter" products are leaving themselves and their families at risk. For this reason, an experienced estate planning attorney should be consulted in drafting such vital documents as wills, trusts, "living wills," medical care powers of attorney, and other important documents designed to protect your assets.

Rather than take a course on preparing your own will, our crash course will show you how to work with your lawyer to organize an effective estate plan with:

MARYLAND PROBATE LITIGATION & CAVEAT PROCEEDINGS

Your last will isn't always the last word on who will inherit your assets. Without proper estate planning, families are often torn apart as adversaries in a type of estate litigation known as caveat proceedings or will contest lawsuits.  In this crash course on probate litigation, learn the legal grounds for contesting a Last Will and Testament:

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