Estate Planning

With medical advancements, people are living longer, fuller lives than their parents and grandparents. Estate planning has evolved to address the changing needs and expectations of our society, becoming more complicated, but also more effective. The lawyers of Zewdu Alem & Associates will work with you to create an estate plan that is right for you and your loved ones.

Estate Planning

Effective estate planning starts with listening. We will listen to your goals and decisions, and work with you to create the documents necessary to fulfill them. As part of this process, we will analyze your unique personal and financial circumstances and tailor a plan that addresses every aspect of your estate. Most estate plans include a last will and testament, powers of attorney which include the Maryland Statutory Financial Power of Attorney, and health care advanced directives and/or living will.

Trusts

Trusts can also play an important role in estate plans. Trusts can reduce potential estate taxes, manage and protect assets for minor children and persons with special needs, and serve as alternative to probate. Our attorneys can assist you in determining if a trust should be a strategic piece of your estate plan.

Estate Administration

After the death of a loved one, the last thing you want to do is manage the legal and financial aspects of their estate. You don’t need to do this alone. Our compassionate and skilled attorneys can guide you through this process, helping you file all necessary documents, obtain needed valuations and inventories of assets, file Maryland and federal income tax returns for the estate.

The attorneys of Zewdu Alem & Associates are experts at all aspects of estate planning. We will help you structure the best plan for you and your loved ones. For more information on our estate planning services, please call us at (301) 608-1133 or contact us at Inquiry@alemlawgroup.com.

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