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Do Grandparents Have Rights to Visitation?

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This week, Stephanie B. Noronha discusses whether or not grandparents have rights to visitation. She explains that parents have the fundamental right to parent their children and control decisions regarding a child’s upbringing. This includes custody and visitation rights of his or her child.

Unfortunately, this creates an arduous process of grandparents earning visitation rights if the parents disagree on the matter. Family and domestic situations can be stressful, contentious and emotional. Whether you are faced with separation and divorce, child custody, adoption, child support matters, or issues relating to domestic violence, our attorneys can help you through the process.  
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Why Do I Need a Will?

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This week, Mark Davis explains why it is necessary to have a Will. A Will determines what happens to your assets upon your death. Without a Will, the laws of intestacy determines who receives the assets. Typically, this is to the closest living relative of the deceased person. However, if there is no living relatives to the fifth degree, the assets are distributed to the local Board of Education.

To learn more about our Wills & Estate Planning services click here or contact us today! We help clients understand their choices. We describe the options in plain language so that there is no confusion. Read more

What is a Short Sale?

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This week Michael O’Shea explains that a Short Sale is the sale of a piece of property for less than what is owed on the mortgage. He gives an overview of the process and his recommendations for dealing with Short Sale transactions. Read more

Who can be a Personal Representative?

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This week Mark J. Davis explains the who can be a Personal Representative. In Maryland, a Probate Estate is considered a separate legal entity and a Personal Representative is required to act on behalf of that entity. To be eligible in Maryland you have to be at least 18 years old, mentally competent, never convicted of a serious crime and a U.S. citizen. Read more

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