"Do-It-Yourself Estate Plans: Unintended Results" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about Do-It-Yourself Estate Plans: Unintended Results (Audio)
The Danger of Do It Yourself Estate Planning (Audio)
"The Danger of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior … [Read more...] about The Danger of Do It Yourself Estate Planning (Audio)
Maryland Estate Tax Exemption Raised
On May 15, 2014, Governor O’Malley signed a bill that will raise the Maryland estate tax exemption. The General Assembly passed the legislation this session and there was much anticipation as to whether the governor would sign the bill. Currently, the state estate exemption is One Million Dollars in Maryland. This means that if you pass away with less than One Million Dollars of assets, you … [Read more...] about Maryland Estate Tax Exemption Raised
Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference
When you create an estate plan, you choose people to make decisions for you, such as agents, guardians, executors, or trustees. Often, people do not give much thought to those decisions, just naming their oldest child or whoever pops into their mind. The choices for these roles are perhaps the most important decisions to make. Good choices can help to ensure your wishes are carried out while bad … [Read more...] about Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference
Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney – Who You Choose Can Make a Difference (Audio)
"Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney – Who You Choose Can Make a Difference (Audio)
Coming Change to the Maryland Estate Tax
On March 20th the Maryland Senate passed the measure, already passed by the House, to gradually raise the amount exempt from Maryland's estate tax to match the federal estate tax exemption. Governor Martin O’Malley’s signature is expected soon. The Maryland measure gradually increases the amount exempt from the state estate tax from $1 million this year, to $1.5 million in 2015, $2 million … [Read more...] about Coming Change to the Maryland Estate Tax
“What is Probate?” by Attorney Brooke Shemer
Many people ask what is involved when there is a probate estate. Probate is the process of gathering and distributing a person's assets after death. If the individual died with a will, the will must be filed with the Register of Wills. Property owned by the decedent must be inventoried and appraised. Only assets owned solely in the decedent's name, as well as property owned jointly as tenants … [Read more...] about “What is Probate?” by Attorney Brooke Shemer
“What is Probate?” (Audio)
"What is Probate" by Attorney Brooke J. Shemer … [Read more...] about “What is Probate?” (Audio)
Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 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! The attorneys of Sinclair Prosser Gasior relate cutting edge estate planning information to keep you up to date. The topic tomorrow is "What is Probate?" by Attorney Brooke J. Shemer. … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio
Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years?
Many of the clients I meet with already have a will, trust, and power of attorney. Some have had their plans in place since the 90's or earlier, while others set up their plan only five or ten years ago. Clients often come back to review their estate planning documents, and are encouraged to do so. I like to review an estate plan every five years. Often times, family circumstances have … [Read more...] about Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years?
