GORMLEY LAW OFFICE Articles

Don't Wait for a Crisis: Why Getting Power of Attorney...

One of the most important, yet most overlooked steps adult children can take for their aging parents has nothing to do with doctors, medications, or memory care facilities. It happens...

5 Reasons Georgetown DC Business Owners Need a Powerful Business...

Running a business in Georgetown, DC is exciting, but it's also legally complex. From signing your first commercial lease to navigating a partnership dispute, the decisions you make on paper...

Why Every Business Owner Needs Employment Agreements — Even for...

If you run a business in the DC metro area, chances are you've hired a contractor at some point. Maybe it was a web developer, a bookkeeper, a marketing consultant,...

Your Handshake Is Worth Nothing Without the Paper to Back...

In business, relationships are everything. Whether you're a general contractor ordering material, a restaurant owner sourcing from local farms, or a boutique retailer stocking your shelves, your vendors are the...

Why Every Property Manager Needs a Trusted Real Estate Attorney...

Managing properties in the DMV region is not for the faint of heart. Between navigating complex local landlord-tenant laws, handling difficult tenants, and protecting your investment assets, property managers face...

Why Every Family & Individual Working Professionally Needs a Will

Without a will, the state makes the decisions for you. This often leaves families stressed, confused, and many times arguing over things you never intended. A well prepared will puts...

When your loved one needs help. Understanding Conservatorship in Maryland,...

Life can change in an instant. One day your parent, spouse, or sibling is handling their own bills, investments and life, then an illness, injury, or cognitive decline makes it...

Caught in the Middle: Why Baby Boomers Need to Act...

Nobody plans to get the call. You know the one, where a doctor, a neighbor, or a sibling tells you that Mom or Dad can no longer manage themselves on...

Navigating Guardianship in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia with Compassion

When a family member can no longer make safe decisions about their health, home, or finances, suddenly panic can set in. Is it dementia? Or a serious injury, or another...

Divorcing?  When is the "right" time to update your will? ...

Divorce is one of life's most significant events and your estate plan or will should reflect that. Many people focus on dividing assets, settling custody arrangements, and navigating court proceedings,...