Bowie Wills, Estates, & Probate Attorney Guiding Clients in Administering Estates

Fulfilling the estate planning and administration needs of clients in Crofton and throughout Maryland

A will outlining how you want your wealth to be distributed among your heirs is an important and valuable gift to leave your loved ones. If you pass away intestate, meaning that you did not leave behind a will, trust, or any kind of estate plan, you will unintentionally create stress and chaos for those you leave behind. In this scenario, your possessions will be subject to Maryland laws of intestate succession, and you will not be able to control how your loved ones are taken care of after you are gone.

At Carey Law Office, we help our clients create estate plans. A thorough estate plan will give you peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will be taken care of if you pass away unexpectedly, and that you will be provided for if you live longer than you may have financially planned. We encourage you to schedule a consultation to discuss your goals today.

What do I do when my loved one passes away?

When someone dies, the estate (all of his/her property, money, and belongings) needs to be handled. In addition, bills need to be paid, accounts closed, property sold or distributed, and more. Estates follow very specific procedures and they can become complicated very quickly. To ensure that everything is handled smoothly and accurately, it is important that you work with an experienced Bowie estate planning attorney from Carey Law Office.

When should I start thinking about making a will?

Right now. Creating a will gives you control over everything you leave behind. If you die without one, the State will decide how to distribute everything you owned. This may not be what you want; your wishes—whatever they were while you were alive—will no longer matter. Unfortunately, accidents can happen at any time and you don’t want to leave your family unprepared (especially if you have children under the age of 18). Making a will ensures that your family will be cared for after you’re gone and saves them from arguing over inheritance.

We will make the difference when it comes to handling wills and estate matters

With almost four decades of experience drafting wills and handling estate and probate matters, we understand better than most that it can be time-consuming and tedious. Fortunately, that’s one of many areas in which we excel. Whether you need to settle the estate of a loved one or you would like to create a will for yourself, we can help. At Carey Law Office, we do everything we can to provide the highest caliber of personal, professional, and experienced service. Our clients’ interests are our top priority, so we use the latest technology to maximize your privacy, confidentiality, and convenience. This will allow you to securely review everything related to this matter in the privacy of your home at any time. This system also enables you to upload documents, receive deadline reminders, and talk to staff members and your attorney online.

In handling estates, we will help you finalize it while minimizing the stress that falls on you. We are dedicated to working with you, handling all financial responsibilities involved in your loved one’s estate, including dealing with creditors, handling insurance policies, and beyond, all while keeping track of the State’s strict deadlines. We also offer access to helpful resources like accountants, real estate agents, and other professionals, should your situation require additional guidance. With our help, all the information you need will be in one place. We also help our clients draft wills and estate plans. By going over all your options with you and tailoring our legal advice to your needs, we create a thorough will and/or estate plan for you to ensure your wishes will be met and your family will be taken care of after you’ve gone.

When you work with an experienced Bowie estate planning lawyer from Carey Law Office, you can rest assured that your loved ones will be taken care of after you are no longer with them, and that your needs later in life will be addressed.

How can Carey Law Office help you today?

We at Carey Law Office have been serving clients in Bowie since 1981, and we recently opened another location in Crofton to serve you better. Please schedule a consultation to discuss your estate planning goals by calling 301-464-2500 or filling out this contact form right away.