Estate Planning Attorney in Mt. Airy, Maryland
Now’s The Time… Talk To Tim!
For close to thirty years, Tim has served individuals, families, and businesses in a small-town practice in Mount Airy, Maryland.
As an experienced and highly qualified Family & Business Attorney, Tim Barkley is able to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to clients, while always paying close attention to personal details.
Talk To Tim to review your personal situation and find a plan that is right for you and your family.
SOME QUESTIONS ON TRUSTS – PART ONE
September 2023. Q: Do I need a trust? A: A trust is a bucket to hold money, for someone – a “beneficiary” – that needs the money but can’t have it in their own name. The classic beneficiary is a young child, someone with special needs, or someone...
MEDICAL DIRECTIVES: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
August 2023. Q: Do I need a MOLST? A: The MOLST (the Maryland Medical Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment) is a way you can indicate your preferences and intentions about end-of-life care and treatment. For example, you can make it clear that you...
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED – JULY ’23
July 2023. Q: I'm worried about getting dementia. Do I need to protect myself from my future self? A: That's a good thought. Some of my clients worry about their power of attorney being misused, so they don't want to sign it. But it's really risky...
BEREAVEMENT: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
June 2023. Q: My Mom just died this morning. I have no idea what to do next. Can you help? A: I’m so sorry. Thank you for calling. The first thing to do is arrange the funeral and lay her to rest. If she left prearrangements or instructions, that...
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED – MAY ’23
May 2023. I’m making my daughter my executor and power of attorney. How do I make things easy for her? Make a list of your assets and liabilities like credit cards and mortgage, your accounts and their custodians – banks, brokers, benefits...
THE POWER OF ATTORNEY GURU. PART 3
April 2023. Comment: “This long power of attorney form doesn’t apply to me. I just have a bank account and a car!” In Maryland, estate planning powers of attorney are long. They have to be! That’s because your power of attorney only gives your...
THE POWER OF ATTORNEY GURU. PART 2
March 2023. Comment: “I’m not letting anybody take control over me! I’m not signing that paper!” It’s great to keep control of our lives as long as possible, but not at the expense of your wallet, your dignity and your loved ones’ quality of life...
THE POWER OF ATTORNEY GURU. PART 1
February 2023. Comment: “I don’t need a power of attorney. My spouse and I own everything jointly.” It’s true, if you and your spouse own your bank account jointly, either one of you can sign a check or make a deposit, no questions asked. But...
NEW YEAR’S PLANNING – PART 2
January 2023. Are your parents or your spouse starting to show signs of dementia? Do they have an updated power of attorney for medical and financial decisions? If not, you might need to consider guardianship. Do you have your own business? Have...
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Estate Planning is about you, your family, and your estate. It’s about doing everything you can to be sure that your estate – everything you own and control – is used to benefit those you love. Estate planning is about life, not death. It’s the way you live on through your loved ones.
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“Tim Barkley is more than just a lawyer: he’s an advocate, a friend, a trusted advisor.”
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Since 1991
30 Years of Experience
Since 1991, the Tim Barkley Law Office has provided legal services to individuals, families and businesses throughout central Maryland and northern Virginia. For over twenty-five of those years, Tim has served individuals, families and businesses in a small-town practice in Mount Airy, Maryland.
As an experienced and highly qualified Family & Business Attorney, Tim Barkley is able to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to clients, while always paying close attention to personal details. It’s time to Talk to Tim!