Category: Estate Planning

Tara Frame of Frame & Frame has been recognized in What’s Up Magazine for their Faces of the Chesapeake, 2020 edition. What’s Up Magazine features professionals from the Chesapeake Bay area who are considered top experts in their industry.  The Face of Estate Planning Tara specializes in estate planning, probate, elder law, and Medicaid and long-term care planning while the… Continued

Estate planning ensures who will care for any younger children and that they will have access to whatever financial resources are available. A trust is effective as soon as it is created, which allows for a trustee to manage your affairs before and after death. For families who have accrued substantial wealth, having a trust in… Continued

When we talk about Medicaid planning, many people think that this is something that only needs to be considered for underprivileged people.  Quite the opposite is true.  Medicaid planning, sometimes also referred to as long-term care planning, is important for anyone that is going to need long-term care.  It is especially important for family members… Continued

Although everyone should have a will and an estate plan, it is especially important for single people. In the event of an unexpected crisis, it is imperative to have your information available for someone you trust. Without an estate plan, you have no control over the distribution of your assets. Your assets will go through… Continued

Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law welcomes Attorney Veronica Zoberbier to the firm. Veronica will be leading the firm’s estate planning practice in Frederick, MD. Veronica has been working in the legal field since 2001 and is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association. Her areas of expertise include Wills, Trusts and Powers of… Continued

Estate planning is more complex than most people assume. Making a mistake during estate planning can drastically set you and your loved ones back, making it impossible to retire like you planned, or leaving your adult children with an unclear understanding of your inheritance wishes. These errors can be avoided by working closely with an… Continued

Most young families are rushed for time. Between work, shuttling the kids between various events and appointments, and weekend family outings, there isn’t a lot of extra time left over by the end of the week. But, what would happen to your children or your spouse, if something unexpected happened to you? It’s not a… Continued

Are you responsible for parents or other seniors in your family?  Or, for that matter, do you know what happens if you’re involved in a car accident or other sudden illness?  An individual can become incompetent or incapacitated at any age, especially after an accident or illness.  Many seniors face cognitive decline, disability, Alzheimer’s or… Continued

Whether you are single, married, or living with a long-term partner, estate planning is a very important process for women. With many more women serving as breadwinners for their household, getting divorced, or living with a long-term partner, it is more important than ever for women to be informed and educated regarding the ins and… Continued

Creating a will by yourself or preparing estate planning documents without the advice of an attorney create a big risk. Online estate planning services are a popular choice for some people who believe they can save time and money by doing it themselves. While there may seem to be benefits by using an online service,… Continued