SG Law, PLC

10/09/2026

💰 **Can you empty your bank account before filing for divorce?**

You might think that if your name is on the account, the money is yours to do with as you please. But when divorce is involved, it's not always that simple.

Draining a bank account, transferring money or making large withdrawals before a divorce can have serious legal and financial consequences, even if the account is only in your name.

So, what can you do to protect your finances without jeopardizing your case?

⚖️ In our latest blog post, we explain what you need to know about bank accounts, marital assets and financial decisions before divorce.

👉 **Read more: https://sglawplc.com/can-i-empty-my-bank-account-before-divorce/

09/25/2026

Thank you to Carver Senior Center for hosting our Life and Legacy Planning event last night. We had a great turnout in this beautiful and historic community.

09/08/2026

What actually happens if you don't have an estate plan?

Who gets your property? What happens to your accounts? And is having a will enough?

Ryan M. Schmalzle of SG Law is answering these questions and more during our FREE Estate Planning Webinar.

📅 September 16
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

It’s free to attend - register here:
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09/01/2026

🏡 Is your family protected if the unexpected happens?

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. It’s about making sure your family, your assets, and your wishes are protected.

Join SG Law, PLC for our FREE Estate Planning 101 Webinar and learn how to create a plan that gives you and your loved ones peace of mind.

We’ll cover:
✔️ Wills vs. Trusts
✔️ Protecting your home and assets
✔️ Powers of Attorney & healthcare planning
✔️ Common estate planning mistakes to avoid
✔️ How proper planning can make things easier for your family

💻 FREE Live Webinar
📅 September 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM EST

Your family is worth planning for. Register today!

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08/26/2026

I’ve learned a lot while renovating my Frederick office building.

One of those lessons? I’m not particularly good at crown molding. 😂

Fortunately, a little caulk can hide a lot of my mistakes. But there are some things where “good enough” isn’t good enough, especially when the consequences affect your family.

There’s nothing wrong with doing things yourself. I certainly do. The important part is knowing when the stakes are high enough to call someone who does it for a living.

08/21/2026

What does renovating an old house have to do with estate planning? Apparently, more than I expected.

From across the room, this wall looked fine. Once I started working on it, I found 23 anchors that had just been painted over, drywall screws where they shouldn’t be, and plenty of other little surprises.

AI and cheap online estate planning documents can have the same problem. They may look perfectly good from a distance. It’s what you don’t know to look for that can cause problems later.

And unfortunately, with an estate plan, you may not be the one who discovers those problems.

08/17/2026

Happy Birthday to Megan! 🎉🎂

We had a great time celebrating together and couldn’t let the day go by without wishing her a very happy birthday. We hope the year ahead brings plenty of good things her way!

08/11/2026

A big thank you to Frederick Social for hosting us, and to everyone who came out for our workshop! We really enjoyed meeting you, answering questions, and spending the evening talking about how a little planning now can make things much easier for the people you care about later.

Thanks for spending part of your evening with us. We hope you found it helpful!

07/31/2026

Looking forward to another great educational event! If you've been thinking about getting your estate plan in order, come spend an evening at Frederick Social learning the basics.

Designed to help educate folks on developing a sound retirement plan.

07/31/2026

We had a great turnout and a wonderful time at our estate planning seminar last night at the C Burr Artz Library! Thank you to Frederick County Public Libraries for helping us make this such a successful event.