Are you thinking of getting married? You may have heard of pre-nuptial agreements but you are not sure if such an agreement is right for you. Since many of my clients seek my advice after they have acquired a level of wealth, I am usually working on pre-nuptial agreements to make certain the assets acquired during a lifetime are left to a person’s family prior to the new marriage and are not … [Read more...] about Pre-nuptial Agreements
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"Prenuptial Agreements" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about Your Estate Matters – Audio
Your Estate Matters – Reminder
Don't forget to tune in today to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM @ 3:50 pm to listen to Your Estate Matters with Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser. The topic is Pre-Nuptial Agreements. … [Read more...] about Your Estate Matters – Reminder
Three Taxes at Death
There are three taxes your family may have to face in the State of Maryland. There is a federal estate tax, a Maryland estate tax, and a state inheritance tax. Maryland does have a state inheritance tax, but it does not apply to everyone. It does not apply if you leave your assets to your spouse, your children, your grand-children, parents or grandparents, or your brothers or sisters. Anyone … [Read more...] about Three Taxes at Death
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"Three Taxes at Death" by Attorney Nicole Livingston … [Read more...] about Your Estate Matters – Audio
Your Estate Matters – Reminder
Don't forget to tune in today to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM @ 3:50pm to listen to Your Estate Matters with Attorney Nicole Livingston. The topic is Three Taxes at Death. … [Read more...] about Your Estate Matters – Reminder
How do you know if you are working with qualified professionals?
As a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, I must complete 36 hours of continuing legal education per year. This is important because in Maryland there is no requirement that attorneys obtain continuing education credits. Once an attorney passes the Bar, they never have to open a book again. With the changes in the laws that affect so many facets of our estate planning … [Read more...] about How do you know if you are working with qualified professionals?
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How do you know if you're working with qualified professionals? Attorney Paula M. Mattson-Sarli … [Read more...] about Your Estate Matters – Audio
Your Estate Matters – Reminder
Don't forget to tune in today to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM @ 3:50pm to listen to Your Estate Matters with Attorney Paula M. Mattson-Sarli. The topic is How do you know if you're working with qualified professionals? … [Read more...] about Your Estate Matters – Reminder
The Importance of Knowing the Basis of an Asset
A question that comes up frequently with my clients is: “Why did my attorney tell me to get my real estate appraised when my spouse passed away?” Let me explain why I regularly make this recommendation: You and your spouse own your assets together. When one of you dies all the assets pass to the surviving spouse either by right of survivorship or a living trust. If your estate is under … [Read more...] about The Importance of Knowing the Basis of an Asset
