Best Practices When You Are Pulled Over
According to both federal and Maryland state law, everyone is afforded specific rights when pulled over by a law enforcement officer. Additionally, there are best practices to consider if you…
Learn MoreWhat Does Power of Attorney Cover?
A power of attorney (POA), is a legal document granting one individual the right to make financial, medical or business decisions on behalf of another individual. The signee of a…
Learn MoreProbate Procedure in Maryland
Probate is a court-supervised process of gathering and distributing the assets and possessions of a deceased person to eligible creditors and inheritors. Here, the estate planning attorney Douglas C. Lauenstein…
Learn MoreWhat You Need to Know Before Driving a Car in Maryland
Before legally driving a vehicle in Maryland, drivers must ensure they have met the requirements necessary to own and operate a vehicle. Here, the traffic law attorney Douglas C. Lauenstein…
Learn MoreWhy to Plan Early for Aging Parents
The Baby Boomer Generation is rapidly reaching retirement age, and the oldest Gen Xers are approximately a decade from leaving the workforce, meaning their children should be placing a serious…
Learn MoreCreating a Revocable Trust
A revocable trust, also known as a living trust, provides flexibility and probate protection when estate planning. Here, Douglas C. Lauenstein, estate planning attorney, explains what you need to know…
Learn MoreBaltimore City Begins New Traffic Violation Initiative
In an effort to alleviate congestion in heavily-trafficked areas of Baltimore City, Maryland legislators have drafted a law creating a new traffic violation known as “blocking the box.” Here, the…
Learn MoreWhat to Know About Self-Driving Car Accidents
In the wake of the most recent autonomous car accident, where a woman was fatally struck by an autonomous car as she walked her bicycle through a crosswalk, questions regarding…
Learn MoreWhat to Know About Slip-and-Fall Claims and Homeowner’s Insurance
If someone experiences a slip-and-fall on a neighbor’s property, they may file a slip-and-fall claim against the homeowner’s insurance policy. It is important to understand how an individual’s homeowner insurance…
Learn MoreWhat to Know About Defamation Laws
Defamation laws fall under the umbrella of personal injury law because they are considered to cause harm to an individual through written or spoken words. Here, personal injury attorney Douglas…
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