by Stewart | Jul 10, 2026 | Firm News
For years, the only way to avoid probate in Maryland was with an expensive revocable living trust. In June 2026, Maryland enacted landmark legislation to allow homeowners to record a Transfer on Death (TOD) deed, which will automatically transfer your home to your...
by Stewart | Jun 25, 2026 | Firm News
In June 2026, Maryland enacted a new estate planning law that allows your home to be automatically transferred to your children upon your death without going through probate. This game-changing estate planning method will allow your family to save both time and...
by Stewart | Aug 1, 2025 | Firm News
Commencing October 1, 2025, Maryland has raised the damage cap for injuries to household pets from $10,000 to $25,000. Maryland Courts and Judicial Article section 11-110 states that an owner of a household pet may recover up to $25,000 in damages when his or her pet...
by Stewart | Jul 10, 2025 | Firm News
A. INTRODUCTION Many family attorneys in Maryland do not know how to calculate a client’s pre-marital interest in an individually titled home as part of a divorce. This article explains the proper method of calculating a spouse’s pre-marital...
by Stewart | May 20, 2025 | Firm News
Divorce and custody litigation is estimated to be a $50 billion industry in the U.S. All family law clients need to be aware of the need to litigate within your budget. What happens when money is no object in a divorce or custody case? You will incur $100,000 or...
by Stewart | May 12, 2025 | Firm News
Every personal injury attorney in Maryland and their clients need to know that most health insurance companies have a subrogation lien on any settlement or judgment obtained by their insured in a personal injury case. The subrogation lien arises from the contractual...
