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Happy Mother's Day from Altman & Associates!

Mothers are often the epicenter of families. We've had the honor of working with so many wonderful mothers (and generations of mothers!) over the years. We also have several incredible mothers working on our team. One day of recognition hardly serves them justice, but on this Mother's Day weekend, we would like to acknowledge their […]

How to Prevent Financial Abuse of Elders | Elder Law Attorney

On a mission to prevent financial abuse of elders, elder law expert attorney, Gary Altman, advocates for the elderly and their loved ones handling a wide range of legal matters affecting an older or disabled person, including issues related to health care, long term care planning, guardianship, retirement, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and other important matters. […]

An Estate Planning Checklist: Things to Consider Before Remarrying

As a romantic, I believe that marriage (even the second time around) is a wonderful thing. That said, the attorney and the realist in me knows that sometimes financial and estate issues can get in the way. Therefore, there are several things for people to consider before remarrying. Children from a First Marriage Naturally, remarrying is […]

"Best Lawyer" 2018 Award to Gary Altman by Washington City Paper

Estate planning attorney, Gary Altman, Esq., has been recognized as a "Best Lawyer" in the Washington City Paper "Best of D.C." issue for the second year in a row. The annual issue highlights readers' top picks for everything from restaurants to concert venues and advisors. Altman is the only estate lawyer to be recognized in the "Best […]

The Residuary Estate Distribution Clause

I recently had a client engage our services to assist with the probate of her mother’s Last Will and Testament. After reviewing the Last Will and Testament several times, what became clear is that the document lacked a residuary estate distribution clause. You might ask what is a Residuary Estate? Residuary Estate Definition: A residuary estate, […]

Barbara Bush: Passing of the Former First Lady

Today, the country mourns the passing of former First Lady, Barbara Pierce Bush, who died yesterday at the age of 92. Mrs. Bush is one of just two women in American history to have had both a husband and a son elected as President of the United States. I have always admired her for her straight talk, humility, loyalty, and humor. Mrs. […]

Advanced Care Directive | Estate Planning Importance

No one likes to think about the possibility of becoming seriously ill or incapacitated. However, every individual should have an Advanced Care Directive (also known as an Advanced Medical Directive) to protect themselves if they were no longer able to make decisions for their health care, end of life, living arrangements, and various other personal […]

Distracted driving consequences on medical directive and estate planning

As much as cell phones have become an irreplaceable part of our everyday lives, they can become deadly when used at the wrong time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3154 people were killed and a further 424,000 injured in crashes involving distracted drivers during 2013 equating to 9 people dying on the […]

Succession Planning for Small Business Owners

How to take proactive steps to protect family future financial stability Succession Planning for Small Business Owners is a complex process that covers a wide range of topics. For most people, the tasks that come to the forefront are determining who gets your personal property and monetary holdings at the time of your death. However, […]

Estate Planning for Women expert will guide you through the process

Estate Planning for Women legal expert will guide you through the process Estate planning for women is an essential step for all adults in preparing for the future. Why is estate planning especially important for women? The life expectancy for women exceeds that of men by an average of 4-5 years and, because of that, […]

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