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The Maryland Trust Act

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  The new Maryland Trust Act (hereinafter “MARYLAND TRUST ACT”) took effect on January 1, 2015 and is applicable to existing and new trusts. Therefore, it is retroactive to all trusts, regardless of whether the documents were executed prior to this date. Maryland now joins a large number of other jurisdictions, including Virginia and the District of Columbia, in enacting its statutory authority to … [Read more...] about The Maryland Trust Act

Feel Good Friday! Sinclair Prosser Gasior celebrates with Ugly Sweater contest!

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  The staff of Sinclair Prosser Gasior celebrate with an Ugly Sweater contest at the annual Holiday Dinner!  Of course, there is always one looking the other way, or with their eyes closed, or both!  Fun times!   The winners of the Ugly Sweater contest! … [Read more...] about Feel Good Friday! Sinclair Prosser Gasior celebrates with Ugly Sweater contest!

Maryland Has Both an Estate Tax and an Inheritance Tax

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Maryland has its own estate tax separate from the federal estate tax.  On May 15, 2014, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed House Bill 739, Maryland Estate Tax – Unified Credit – into law.   With this law, the Maryland estate tax exemption will gradually increase on an annual basis until it matches the federal estate tax exemption in 2019. To calculate whether or not your estate will owe a … [Read more...] about Maryland Has Both an Estate Tax and an Inheritance Tax

Time is running out to register for our last FREE Estate Planning Seminars of 2015!

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Our last FREE estate planning seminars of 2015 are scheduled for next week!  At this seminar you learn how you can avoid: 1.  PROBATE DELAYS and needless expenses! 2.  INHERITANCE LOSS for your children in case of a 2nd marriage or blended family! 3.  ESTATE TAXES - give your money to your family instead! 4.  LOSS OF FAMILY HOME and assets from skyrocketing nursing home costs! 5. … [Read more...] about Time is running out to register for our last FREE Estate Planning Seminars of 2015!

What is a Caregiver Agreement?

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  As nursing home expenses increase, many people and their families seek the services of a caregiver to provide care to loved ones without spending all of their money on nursing home expenses. In fact, most people do not want to ever go into a facility or nursing home in the first place and their main goal is to stay at home. In-home care can be a great solution for many families, especially when … [Read more...] about What is a Caregiver Agreement?

Our Last Estate Planning Seminars of 2015

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  Sinclair Prosser Gasior will be presenting the last Free Estate Planning Seminars of 2015 in a little over 3 weeks from now!  This is your opportunity to get the wheels in motion in establishing a comprehensive estate plan.  You set the goal in January of this year and now the year is almost gone!  But it's not too late to get started now!  You will find the seminar dates, locations and times by … [Read more...] about Our Last Estate Planning Seminars of 2015

Jim Thorpe

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 Recently my husband, Les, and I took a trip to the town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania to visit the memorial of the person Jim Thorpe.  Born in Oklahoma Territory in 1887, Mr. Thorpe was named Athlete of the 20th century, an Olympic gold medal winner and the first commissioner of what is now the National Football League.  When he died in Lomita, California in 1953, the Pennsylvania towns of Mauch … [Read more...] about Jim Thorpe

Avoiding Conflicts When it Comes to Distributing Trust Assets (Audio)

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  "Avoiding conflicts When it Comes to Distributing Trust Assets" by Attorney Nicole Livingston This information was written by Sanford M. Fisch, CEO and Co-Founder of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and shared courtesy of Attorney Nicole Livingston of Sinclair Prosser Gasior. … [Read more...] about Avoiding Conflicts When it Comes to Distributing Trust Assets (Audio)