Maryland Estate Planning Attorney for Wills & Trusts
Plan with Confidence
Estate Planning for Maryland Families and Individuals
The Law Office of David V. Diggs, LLC helps clients across Maryland create practical plans that reflect their wishes. If you need a will and trust lawyer in Maryland, we will draft clear documents and align titles and beneficiary designations so your plan works when it matters.
Why an Estate Plan Matters
Clarity for Your Family, Control Over Your Legacy
A well structured plan directs who inherits, names guardians for minor children, minimizes conflict, and ensures trusted people make decisions if you cannot. We explain options in plain language and tailor them to Maryland families and businesses across the state, from urban neighborhoods to shore and countryside communities, with attention to homes, small businesses, and retirement benefits common throughout Maryland.
Core Documents We Prepare
Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Medical Directives
- Last Will and Testament - Directs distributions and guardianship choices and meets Maryland execution requirements with two witnesses.
- Revocable Living Trusts - Can streamline transfers and maintain privacy when properly funded.
- Financial Power of Attorney - Authorizes someone you trust to handle finances if you're unable.
- Advance Medical Directive - Combines health care instructions with a medical power of attorney in Maryland.
Plans that Fit Real Life
Blended Families, Second Marriages, and Union Pensions
We regularly coordinate plans for blended families and second marriages, and we understand how beneficiary rules interact with civil service and union pensions. If you have a
premarital agreement, we'll align your estate plan with its terms.
Keeping Your Plan Current
Marriage, divorce, new children, home purchases, and business ventures should trigger a review. We revise wills, trusts, executors, and agents so your plan reflects today's priorities.
Questions About Estate Planning
Answers to Common Maryland Planning Questions
When should I start?
Adulthood-especially once you have assets or dependents.
Do I need a lawyer or can I use a form?
DIY documents risk mistakes or invalid execution; tailored advice avoids problems later.
How can I avoid probate?
Trusts, beneficiary designations, and joint ownership may help; we'll evaluate your assets.
Will my estate owe taxes?
Maryland has estate and inheritance taxes with changing thresholds; careful planning can reduce exposure.
Who should serve as executor or agent?
Choose someone responsible and available; we'll discuss pros and cons.
Secure Your Family's Future
Speak with a Maryland Estate Planning Attorney
The Law Office of David V. Diggs, LLC offers practical, local guidance from our Millersville office for clients across Maryland, including Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, and the greater Baltimore area.