The Law Office of Alan B. Frankle

Wills

Maryland Lawyer Helping You Secure Your Family's Future

At The Law Office of Alan B. Frankle, we have written comprehensive and comprehensible wills for clients throughout Montgomery County for more than 30 years. We take the time to make sure you truly understand your will before you sign it.

By establishing a will, you are creating a plan for the provision for your loved ones after your death. Having a will in place establishes your wishes for the distribution of your estate and guardianship of your children.

Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your needs. You can rely on us for quality, experienced estate planning education and representation.

Drafting the "All American Will"

We refer to our most common will as the "All American Will." It meets the basic needs for a majority of our clients, including those with young families. It can include the following:

• Instructions for distributing property to your spouse and then to your children
• Appointment of a trustee to look after your money for your minor children and a determination of age when your children will be granted control of the money
• Appointment of guardianship for children if they are under 18

Wills for Stepparents

One variation on the basic will involves creating a stepparent will to protect the assets of each spouse for the benefit of the children from a previous marriage or relationship in the event of your death. Our attorney will educate you on your options to provide for stepchildren and any children of the new relationship.

Addition of Trusts

The "All American Will" may also include a trust for those that need tax planning services. We will advise you on the many types of trusts that may be beneficial to you; these may include:

• Marital trusts
• Credit shelter trusts
• Disclaimer trusts
• Charitable trusts for bequests and lifetime giving

Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples

At this time, Maryland does not recognize gay marriage. Without a will or a trusts and will package, your partner may not be entitled to receive any of your property. At our firm, we help same sex couples who want to make sure they can provide for their partner in the event of their death.

Unfortunately, there can be serious conflicts between the families of same sex partners over children from previous relationships. Estate planning can appoint guardianships and trustees for minor children in the event of a parent's death.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation. We will help you develop a will that meets your specific needs.

The Law Office of Alan B. Frankle
751 Rockville Pike, Suite 7
Rockville, MD 20852
Telephone: 301-217-0505 | Facsimile: 301-294-0508
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At The Law Office of Alan B. Frankle, we provide quality estate planning services to clients in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Our Montgomery County clients include residents of the following cities: Rockville, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Darnestown, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Olney, Potomac, Silver Spring and Washington, DC.