HWK’s blog focusing on estate matters
Whether you’re new to estate planning or looking to update your current strategies, our blog offers insights, practical advice, and the latest updates to help you make informed decisions. Explore topics ranging from wills and trusts to tax implications and asset protection, all designed to empower you, safeguard your loved ones’ future, and put you into an estate of mind.
Our blog content is not legal advice but rather general information. Please consult with our legal professionals for personalized advice.
Planning Beyond the Ring: Estate Insights from George Foreman
Planning Beyond the Ring: Estate Insights from George Foreman George Foreman, the boxing legend, is celebrated not only for his victories inside the ring but also for the legacy he built outside of it. His life offers powerful estate planning lessons that resonate with anyone who wants to protect...
What Maryland Residents Can Learn from the Estate Plan of Regis Philbin
What Maryland Residents Can Learn from the Estate Plan of Regis Philbin From Game Shows to Estate Plans: Insights from Regis Philbin Regis Philbin, the Guinness World Record holder for the most hours on U.S. television, was a household name for decades. From Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to Live...
What Maryland Residents Can Learn from the Estate Planning Process of Val Kilmer
What Maryland Residents Can Learn from the Estate Planning Process of Val Kilmer When a visible figure like actor Val Kilmer faces serious illness, it inevitably raises public interest—not just in their medical condition, but in how prepared they are for the future. What can Maryland residents...
Are Marylanders Saving Enough For Retirement
Retirement is supposed to be a time of freedom, reflection, and financial peace but for many, it’s anything but. As financial anxieties continue to rise, a pressing question has emerged: Are Marylanders saving enough for retirement to enjoy their later years without financial stress? With life...
Insurance Remains the First Line of Defense to Protect Maryland Residents’ Wealth and Legacy
From the fire-ravaged streets of 17th-century London to today’s increasingly uncertain financial climate, one fact remains unchanged: insurance remains the first line of defense for protecting wealth and legacy. While modern policyholders may feel frustrated by rising premiums and shrinking...
Choosing the Ideal Trust for Your Wishes
Choosing the Ideal Trust for Your Wishes The term estate may bring to mind mansions, vast fortunes, and a level of wealth that many people do not possess. This misconception may lead to the false impression that estate planning is only for the rich and famous, discouraging those with more modest...
Beneficiary and Transfer On Death Designations
Beneficiary and Transfer-on-Death Designations: Are You Doing It Right? Do you know which of your accounts have beneficiary designations, sometimes called transfer-on-death (TOD) or payable-on-death (POD) designations? Have you updated them recently? Are you aware of what can go wrong if there are...
Is Outright Distribution the Perfect Fit for Your Loved Ones
Although Americans are living longer and spending more time—and money—in retirement, many parents intend to leave an inheritance to their children. The exact amount can vary greatly depending on individual circumstances and wealth levels, but even a small inheritance can be meaningful and help set...
Ensure Your Loved Ones Call the Right Doctor
Now that we are in March, we are well past the point at which most of us have abandoned our New Year’s resolutions. As in previous years, improving physical health ranked among the top goals that Americans set for themselves in 2025.[1] But while goals like losing weight and building strength...
Who Is Part of Your Professional Team
If you are like most Americans, you have at least one to-do list. You might also use lists when you are shopping, brainstorming, setting goals, and planning for events. To-do lists, grocery lists, bucket lists . . . the list goes on. However, there is one crucial list that often gets overlooked:...