We all know that accidents and illnesses happen. But when younger people pass away or become incapacitated, their loved ones are often left to deal with complex legal and financial concerns at a time when they are already overwhelmed by grief and loss. A few…
One of the most difficult decisions people face when preparing their Will is who to appoint as executor/executrix – the person responsible for carrying out your wishes and administering your estate upon your death. In Maryland, the executor is known as the Personal Representative. The…
In 2008, soccer player Kyle Coleman sustained injuries when a crossbar crashed into his face, crushing the bones around his eye and requiring the insertion of three titanium plates in his head. Although the soccer association was recently found liable for failing to secure the…
The ultimate goal of child placement after divorce is whatever is in the best interests of the child. Maintaining a close and consistent relationship with both parents is important for children. Most state laws provide that where the spouses had a child together during their…