Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer
Everyone needs an estate plan, regardless of their financial situation. Single parents should nominate a guardian for their minor children. Anyone can become seriously ill or injured in an automobile collision and find themselves unable to manage their financial affairs or make informed medical decisions. Having an estate plan including financial power of attorney and a living will makes the unfortunate events more manageable for the loved ones who are forced to make decisions for you. We can assist you in planning for unforeseen emergencies that can adversely affect your entire family.
Attorney Montella E. Smith works with individuals and families looking to protect their assets, their children's future, and ensure that their health care wishes are honored. An effective estate plan will include many different components such as a Last Will & Testament, Durable General Power of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directive, and Appointment of Health Care Agent. Our office will assist you with a simple will or more complex estate planning such as trusts.
We have experience working with clients on numerous estate planning and elder law issues including:
- Wills
- Living wills / health care directives
- Trusts
- Guardianship
- Power of attorney
- Medicaid planning / Medical assistance
- Social Security
- Nursing home qualification
- Long-term care planning
If you are in poor health, retired or reaching retirement age, you need legal advice concerning asset preservation in the event that you require nursing home care. Nursing home care exceeds $6000.00 per month. Proper estate planning can ensure that your life savings and family assets are preserved for your family and not forfeited to the government. We strive to assist our clients to make informed decisions that will best protect their future. Please contact our office to set up an appointment.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Montella E. Smith
Attorney at Law
8850 Columbia 100 Parkway
Suite 303
Columbia, MD 21045
Telephone: 410-964-2331 | Fax: 410-964-2359