The Foundation to an Estate Plan Starts Here
Danielle M. Cruttenden |
January 2022
The process of creating an estate plan, the three encompassing documents, and why it is important.
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Mechanic’s Liens in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia
Kevin M. Tracy |
January 2022
Summary of the main differences between Mechanic's lien laws and the related procedures in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
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Don’t Miss Your Deadline to Appeal Your Real Estate Tax Assessment
Janet M. Nesse |
January 2022
Process of filing a real estate tax assessment appeal.
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2021 Federal and Maryland Estate Tax Law Update
Esther A. Streete |
February 2021
Summary of recent changes in the Federal and Maryland Estate Tax Laws which may affect your existing estate plan.
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Benefits of the Small Business Reorganization Act and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
Justin P. Fasano |
October 2020
Bankruptcy Attorney, Justin P. Fasano, discusses the benefits for filing a Chapter 11, Subchapter 5 Bankruptcy for Small Business owners.
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Planning for Tangible Personal Property from the Mundane to the Unique
Danielle M. Cruttenden |
December 2019
Danielle M. Cruttenden, Annapolis Estate & Trust Attorney, discusses the importance of a properly drafted Will to help identifying unique assets and carefully considering how best to distribute one’s tangible personal property among beneficiaries.
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Succession Planning for the Family Business
Milton D. Jernigan II |
October 2019
Attorney, Milton D. Jernigan, discusses options and strategies for successfully passing the family business on to the next generation.
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Estate Planning for Beneficiaries with Disabilities
Esther A. Streete |
August 2019
Annapolis Estate Planning Attorney, Esther Streete, discusses the two main types of special needs trusts that can be used as planning to supplement public benefits and preserve means tested benefits while providing for the special needs of a disabled individual.
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Planning for Single (unmarried) Clients with and without Children
Esther A. Streete |
January 2019
Attorney, Esther Streete, discusses the importance of single clients establishing an estate plan with or without children as a means to control who handles their financial affairs.
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Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples
Danielle M. Cruttenden |
December 2018
Annapolis estate planning attorney, Danielle Cruttenden, discusses estate planning for same sex couples.
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