The following article was written by The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, compliments of Attorney Nicole Livingston. Estate Planning To many people, it sounds complicated and foreign, something only the wealthy or the elderly need to worry about. It is often not at the top of the priority list for single people or for young couples. Even parents with young children, who … [Read more...] about Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan
“Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan” (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS!
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The Importance of Keeping Your Estate Plan Up To Date
Whether you have a Will or a Living Trust, it is important to review your estate plan periodically. Because family circumstances, assets and laws change over time, your estate plan may be significantly affected. A review also reacquaints you with the purpose of the documents and the choices you have in place. Other reasons for possible changes to your estate plan are: 1) Marriage. … [Read more...] about The Importance of Keeping Your Estate Plan Up To Date
The Civil Marriage Protection Act
The Civil Marriage Protection Act came into effect in Maryland on January 1, 2013. The act recognizes the marriage of same sex couples. The passing of the act has an automatic impact on how same sex couples handle estate planning and the estate administration process. Prior to the Act, married couples were treated very differently from couples of the same sex but this has now … [Read more...] about The Civil Marriage Protection Act
YOUR ESTATE MATTERS – Audio “The Civil Marriage Protection Act”
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Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio.
Make sure to tune in to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM on Tuesday mornings at 8:50 a.m. for YOUR ESTATE MATTERS! Attorneys Colleen Sinclair Prosser and Nicole Livingston relate cutting edge estate planning information. The topic tomorrow is "The Civil Marriage Protection Act" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser. … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio.
The Supreme Count Rules that DOMA is Unconstitutional
On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in U.S. v. Windsor that a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional. This ruling gives same sex couples who are legally married equal rights to the same federal benefits previously reserved only for opposite sex couples. The Defense of Marriage Act was adopted in 1996 to deny all benefits to same sex couples whose … [Read more...] about The Supreme Count Rules that DOMA is Unconstitutional
YOUR ESTATE MATTERS – Audio
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Make Sure YOUR Estate Goes to the People You Love!
Instead of the IRS, Probate Court or a Nursing Home. Attend a FREE SEMINAR to Find Out How a Proper Estate Plan Can Benefit Your Family... ...Seating is limited so follow the link to reserve yours today! Seminars … [Read more...] about Make Sure YOUR Estate Goes to the People You Love!
Estate Planning Concerns for Unmarried Couples
Couples that are not married will face many estate-planning problems that they probably did not count on. This is one reason it is so important to consult an estate-planning attorney that can help you navigate the complex and unique situations that you and your partner may face with your estate plan. One of the biggest problems facing unmarried couples is the estate tax. When you are not married, … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Concerns for Unmarried Couples
