Holt Legacy Law

02/17/2026

Reminder — Free Estate Planning Seminar for Maryland Families (Feb. 18)

I’ll be hosting a free virtual seminar for families who want to make sure their assets are protected and their wishes are carried out.

We’ll cover:
• What happens if you die without an estate plan
• Wills vs. trusts — and how to know which you need
• Planning for incapacity before there’s a crisis
• Common mistakes that create unnecessary stress and expense for families

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 18
🕖 Time: 7:00–8:15 PM
💻 Location: Zoom (free, registration required)

You can learn more and register here:
https://www.holtlegacylaw.com/free-estate-planning-seminar
Feel free to share with anyone who may benefit — I’d love to have you join.

Free SeminarFebruary 18 7pm-8:30pm Estate planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This free virtual seminar is designed for Maryland families who want clarity around wills, trusts, and planning for the unexpected. We’ll walk through common mistakes we see and explain how a solid plan can prote...

01/28/2026

I’m hosting a free virtual estate planning seminar for Maryland families who want to protect their assets and avoid probate.
We’ll talk about wills, trusts, incapacity planning, and common mistakes I see when planning is delayed.

This is a practical, plain-English overview with time for questions.

📅 wednesday, February 18
⏰ 7:00–8:15 PM
📍 Zoom (free)

Register here:

Free SeminarFebruary 18 7pm-8:30pm Estate planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This free virtual seminar is designed for Maryland families who want clarity around wills, trusts, and planning for the unexpected. We’ll walk through common mistakes we see and explain how a solid plan can prote...

11/16/2025

If yesterday’s post got you thinking about fairness vs. equality in inheritance planning, a longer version is now up on my website.
It breaks down why this question is more complicated than it seems, why so many families struggle with it, and how clear communication can prevent conflict down the road.
If you’re heading into holiday conversations and want a deeper look at the issues, you can read it here:
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Should All Children Receive an Equal Inheritance? Why the Answer Isn’t Always Simple Nov 15 Written By Sandra Holt As families gather for the holidays, questions about estate planning often rise to the surface. One of the most common, and most emotionally charged, is whether children should receiv...

11/15/2025

As we head into the holidays, I always see the same question pop up in my estate planning meetings:
“Should all my kids get an equal inheritance?”

Some families have one child who’s been the caregiver… another who’s struggled financially… another who’s thriving but would still feel hurt being “left out.” And parents often feel torn between fairness and equality which are two very different things.

What I tell my clients is this:
The biggest gift you can give your family isn’t the division of assets.
It’s clarity and communication.

Most family conflicts after a parent’s death don’t come from the money itself- they come from the surprise.
If you’re starting to think about these questions (or planning to have a conversation around Thanksgiving), here are a few good places to start:
• What do you value most: fairness, equality, or something else?
• Have you helped any of your kids financially during your lifetime?
• If distributions will be unequal, do you want your kids to understand why?
• Should any part of your estate go into a trust to prevent future issues?
• What would bring your family the most peace long-term?

If you ever want to talk through your situation or just aren’t sure where to begin, I’m always happy to help.
Holiday conversations don't have to be heavy. They just have to be honest.