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What You Should Know About Maryland Probate

A comprehensive estate plan may save your family time and money Although many people will have some interaction with a probate court in their lifetime, most know little about how it works. Equipping yourself and loved ones with some basic knowledge about the Maryland probate process can help you determine how you’d like your estate […]

How to Steer Clear of Family Conflict When it Comes to Inheritance

Working with a knowledgeable Maryland estate planning lawyer now can help avoid familial discord in the future The purpose of a will or estate plan is to avoid any confusion or disagreement about how to execute your wishes. Unfortunately, too often the estate planning process itself, as well as the administration of an estate, can […]

Preparedness Helps Protect Against Financial Elder Abuse

Experienced elder law attorneys help Maryland families confidently approach the future Especially in the digital age, financial elder abuse is a major concern for seniors and their families. The annual financial loss suffered by victims of elder financial exploitation is estimated to exceed $2.9 billion. It is important to take steps early and often to […]

Helping Beneficiaries Manage Trust Fund Money

Experienced Maryland trust attorneys offer strategies to avoid wealth mismanagement Trusts can be incredibly helpful instruments, allowing you to pass your assets on to your loved ones tax-efficiently and in a way which preserves your wishes. However, despite good intentions, too often trust beneficiaries still struggle to manage inherited wealth effectively. Employing some simple strategies […]

What Are the Presidential Candidates' Positions on Estate Taxes?

With the Presidential race in full swing, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at the candidates’ positions on a subject near and dear to our hearts, estate taxes! The Tax Foundation, an independent tax policy research foundation, has been tracking the candidates’ proposals for all kinds of taxes. As it pertains […]

A Message to Those With Young Families

One of the silver linings of being snowed in for several days is that, with schools and many offices closed, many families get extra quality time together. Board games, snowball fights, baking cookies, hot chocolate by the fire...Time slows down when there's nowhere to rush off to. As adults, we know that these snow days […]

Forbes Article: "Congress Cracks Down on Inheritors' Tax Loopholes"

A recent Forbes magazine article sheds light on a new law that will serve to prevent beneficiaries from overstating the original value of an inherited property when selling it to lessen their tax burden. The IRS has been well aware of the loophole, which had allowed beneficiaries to bypass the value that the estate had placed on a property […]

Congress Passes Extender Bill: “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015"

Last week, Congress passed legislation to address a series of more than 50 tax provisions that expired at the end of 2014. The bipartisan legislation came down to the wire as tax payers, tax advisers, financial and estate planners and, of course, the IRS, were all anxiously awaiting answers as to what laws would apply to […]

Alaska Governor Proposes the State's First Income Tax in 35 Years

Alaskan Governor, Bill Walker, is proposing the state's first income tax in 35 years. The income tax proposal, along with a budget proposal, are a part of the The New Sustainable Alaska Plan. Alaska is currently the only state to have neither an income tax or a sales tax. However, with oil prices at seven year lows, the state […]

What to do Immediately After a Loved One Dies

Your loved one has passed away.As hard as it is to process in the moment, you owe it to your loved one, friends, and family to take the lead, ask questions, and facilitate action. If the decedent, the loved one who has passed away, has a will or trust, then it will list a personal […]

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