Nancy Fax named Lawyer of the Year in Trusts & Estates for DC Area for 2017

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Pasternak & Fidis

In Collaborative Law, Divorce & Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate | Tagged Best Lawyers, collaborative, DC, estate planning, family law, family lawyer, Lawyer of the Year, Maryland, power of attorney, Trusts and Estates, Virginia, Wills

Best Lawyers named partner Nancy Fax the Trust and Estates Lawyer of the Year in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Because the publication uses peer nominations to develop its selective list, we are especially proud of this recognition. Congratulations, Nancy! Additional Pasternak & Fidis attorneys were recognized as best lawyers in Maryland in their respective fields: Jan White in Collaborative Law: […]

When Your Child Turns 18

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Anne W. Coventry

In Estate Planning | Tagged Advance Health Care Directive, AHCD, becoming an adult, coming of age, growing up, health care documents, HIPAA release, living will, POA, power of attorney, UGMA account, UTMA account

18 is a momentous birthday. Your child can register to vote! Your son (but not your daughter) must register for the Selective Service. Depending on which jurisdiction you live in, your child may become entitled to unilateral control over that UGMA/UTMA custodial account that you funded years ago. You have spent years managing things for […]

Death and Divorce: A Lethal Legal Combination

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Anne W. Coventry

In Divorce & Family Law, Estate Planning | Tagged beneficiary, death, designation, disinherit, divorcing couples, elective share, estate planning, estrangement, health care directive, inheritance rights, intestate, last will and testament, power of attorney, separation, separation agreement, surviving spouse

Death and divorce—both events are extremely difficult and stressful in and of themselves. However, when death and divorce happen at roughly the same time, the consequences can be unexpected and may seem wildly unfair. Separation and divorce can have a significant impact on estate planning issues, which require diligent attention when marital issues arise. Otherwise, […]