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- Child SupportIn October 2010 the Maryland Child Support Guidelines used by the courts in deciding all child support cases in the state of Maryland were modified causing potential changes in the amount of child support that has been awarded or may be awarded in a child support case. There are specific criteria for requesting a review of the amount of child support that has already been ordered in a particular case. If you would like additional information about how this recent change may impact your particular case please call to schedule a free consultation.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Premarital Agreement
- GuardianshipEstate planning includes both your financial goals and your personal goals. Financially, your estate plan will provide for the disposition and/or control of your assets. Personally, your estate plan will provide direction on how to carry out your wishes regarding healthcare, end of life medical treatment, and guardianship of minor children. Estate planning involves asking yourself...
- Business DisputesIn 1990, I graduated summa cum laude from The Catholic University of America with a degree in Human Resources Management. After graduation, I began my professional career with the Internal Revenue Service. My experience with the IRS laid the foundation for my legal career which started in 1996 when I matriculated at the University of Baltimore School of Law. I received my Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, in 2000. I graduated in the top 10% of my class and was inducted into the Heuisler Honor Society. I was admitted to the Maryland Bar in December, 2000 and began my legal career in Elkton, Maryland where I practiced in the field of trusts and estates, real estate and business law. In 2005, my family and I relocated permanently to Calvert County where I have enjoyed growing my practice and becoming a member of the community. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Adult Daycare of Calvert County, Inc, and am a softball coach with Calvert American Little League.
- Estate PlanningEstate Planning is a term commonly used, but rarely defined. Simply put, estate planning is the process of considering alternatives to ensure that your wishes are followed in the event of disability or inevitable death. If you are like most people, you don't want to think about what might happen to your loved ones after you're gone or to yourself if you became disabled. But for lasting peace of mind, effective estate planning is an absolute necessity.
- WillsProbate is a legal process under the supervision of Register of Wills and jurisdiction of the Orphans’ Court. Probate involves determining the validity of the Last Will and Testament (if there is a will), ensuring the final debts are paid, and distributing the assets, either according to the Last Will and Testament or the laws of “intestacy” if there was no will. We are available to guide you through every step of the process, from preparing and filing the necessary petitions to have you appointed Personal Representative (or Executor), to preparing the Administration Account to distribute the estate.
- TrustsMore sophisticated estate planning can include a Revocable Living Trust (or Inter-Vivos Trust). This document is similar to a will in that it provides for the disposition of your assets, but functions differently. The Revocable Living Trust can be very effective tool under the right circumstances. We can help you determine if it is appropriate for you.
- Power of AttorneyAlso Effective October 2010 new laws concerning powers of attorney went into effect. The new laws include provisions regarding both General Powers of Attorney and Limited Powers of Attorneys and have been modified to provide that if legal action must be taken to force someone to accept a valid power of attorney then reasonable attorneys fees may be awarded. Please call for details.
- Probate