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July 16, 2024

A trust is a legal document that manages your assets during your lifetime and distributes them after your death. Unlike a will, a trust can help avoid probate and save time and money for your beneficiaries. Trusts come in various forms, each serving a different purpose and offering different benefits.

July 5, 2024

Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy or the elderly—it's for everyone. Whether you're just starting out in your career, building a family, or enjoying your retirement, estate planning is very important.

June 6, 2024

Choosing to place yourself or a loved one in an assisted living facility is a significant emotional and financial decision. However, one of the most pressing questions families often ask is how they can pay for these services, and whether Medicaid will cover expenses.

April 15, 2024

Estate planning is a legal process that involves making arrangements for the management and distribution of an individual's assets after their death. The heart of estate planning lies in making sure your assets are distributed according to your wishes, minimizing potential taxes, and facilitating a smooth transfer of your wealth to your beneficiaries.

April 10, 2024

Medicaid is a federal and state program that provides essential health coverage to millions of eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. It offers a lifeline to these individuals by ensuring access to necessary medical services that might otherwise be financially out of reach.

Jan. 31, 2024

Estate planning is a significant undertaking that lays the foundation for the protection and distribution of your wealth and assets after your passing. However, initiating an estate plan is not as simple as it may seem.

Nov. 30, 2023

Even though you have established a will laying out your wishes and how you want your estate to be divided, you may not always be the most qualified individual to manage your estate while you still live.

Oct. 20, 2023

Ease the burden associated with passing your estate on to your loved ones by seeking an experienced probate lawyer in Dunkirk, Maryland, to provide you with comprehensive probate law services.

May 11, 2023

At the Law Offices of Julie A. Schejbal, Chtd in Dunkirk, Maryland, we help families protect loved ones through careful estate planning. Attorney Julie A. Schejbal has 22 years of experience representing people in estate planning matters, and she worked for the estate tax division of the IRS for 5 years.

May 11, 2023

If you are seeking assistance from a qualified and experienced will attorney in Dunkirk, MD, trust in the services of Law Offices of Julie A. Schejbal. Julie A. Schejbal is the estate lawyer to turn to when you need to create a legally sound will with unambiguous instructions on how to divvy your estate and assets upon your passing. She has more than 25 years of experience drafting rock solid living wills that will hold up to the most thorough of scrutiny.