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The Burden of "The Executor" Conveyed Perfectly in a Poem

It's not an easy job, but somebody's got to do it! THE EXECUTOR I had a friend who died and he, On earth so loved and trusted me, That ere he quit this earthly shore, He made me his executor. He tasked me through my natural life, To guard the interests of his wife, To […]

Avoiding Probate in Maryland

How to Avoid Probate in Maryland What happens to your property when you pass away? With certain exceptions, the answer to that question is generally up to you. Yet, many people are surprised to know that steps taken during their lifetime can have a significant impact on how their property – including homes, stocks, cars, […]

Why You Need a Will

Why Do I Need a Will in Maryland? Many relatively young, healthy people like to think that death will come many years down the line. They further envision that they will pass away surrounded by friends and family, with peace of mind because they have made all necessary preparations for this eventuality. That is to […]

Gary Selected By Peers as a DC Metro Area "Top Money Advisor"

Anyone who knows Gary knows that, unless it comes to his brick-oven pizza, he is not one to toot his own horn. That being said, when he is acknowledged as one of the best estate planners in the entire DC Metro region, well...the rest of us can't let that go unnoticed. It's with great pride that we […]

Feel Good Friday: Disabled Dog Leaps Fence to Save Owner's Life

Our pets become beloved members of the family. Some people even set up pet trusts to provide for their animals in the event that they become unable or the pet survives them. Dogs, in particular, have a reputation for being a man's best friend and, in this case, for good reason. Ten year old, Chance, […]

A Message this Veteran's Day Weekend

This Veteran’s Day weekend, Altman & Associates salutes the brave men and women who serve our Nation today, yesterday and in the future. We honor their sacrifice and those of their families. We also would like to offer a big "Welcome Home" to Marine Sergeant Andrew Tahmoorseai following his harrowing 214-day imprisonment in Mexico. Let’s show some compassion […]

IRS Raises Limit on Estate and Gift Tax Exclusions

The Internal Revenue Service has raised the limit on estate and gift tax-free transfers during life or at death. Beginning in 2015, that amount (known as the applicable exclusion amount) will increase to $5.43 million per person, up from $5.34 million this year. This announcement, in Revenue Procedure 2014-61, indicates there will be no change […]

Feel Good Friday: Celebrating the Tremendous Work of A Wider Circle

Last weekend, several members of the Altman team along with their significant others joined in a fundraising event for A Wider Circle - a local organization whose mission is to end poverty one individual and one family at a time. Their annual Community Ball was held at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. and emceed by WJLA anchorman, Gordon Peterson. A […]

What We Do Every Day...It's Far From Boring

The legal profession is often perceived as being stiff or boring. Yes, our days do involve complex legal documents, meetings and long hours, but there is a reason we are passionate about our work here at Altman & Associates. Every day, we have the privilege of: Ensuring that orphans will be raised by loving, healthy […]

Feel Good Friday: Altman Team Members Participate in the Baltimore Running Festival

This week we would like to recognize two Altman team members, Aubrey Mirkin and Jamie Zhang, for they recent participation in the Baltimore Running Festival! Aubrey completed the half marathon and Jamie completed the full marathon. Congratulations ladies! We are extremely proud of both of you! - The Altman Team

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