A New Era of Attorneys
By: Jessica L. Estes
The last thing anyone wants when a loved one dies is to be harassed by that person’s creditors. Unfortunately, it happens all too often. The mail comes, and in it, a letter from a creditor expressing their condolences and wanting to know who is responsible for paying the bills. Having just lost a loved one, you are not sure what your obligations are, nor is that your top priority. Likely, you toss the letter aside; you will deal with it later.
By Jessica L. Estes
Effective July 1, 2018, for individuals dying on or after January 1, 2019, the Maryland estate tax exemption will be $5 million. This is a drastic change from the 2014 law that gradually increased the Maryland estate tax exemption each year until 2019 when it was scheduled to match the federal basic exclusion amount.
By Jessica L. Estes
Ever wonder what “Elder Law” is? Most people think that if you are 65 or older, it is called Elder Law and if you are younger than 65, it is called Estate Planning. The real difference, though, is the focus of the representation.
Generally, the focus of estate planning is to make sure you have legal documents in place that provide the following: Read More
By Jessica L. Estes
Currently, it is estimated that approximately one-third of the U.S. population provides care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member and spends, on average, twenty hours per week providing that care. Caring for your aging parents is not an easy task. Not only can it be overwhelming, but it may cause stress in your life which can manifest itself in various ways, including illness, depression and/or anxiety, or strained family relationships. Read More
By: Jessica L. Estes, Esq.
If you read last week’s #TuesdayTips article, you learned how to protect your stuff in three easy steps: 1) know the rules; 2) know your predators; and 3) know your options. Easy, right? But, knowing is only half of the equation. Now, it is time to: Assess your needs; Create what is missing; and Tie in your plan. In other words, you must ACT!Read More
It’s that time of year again… the hustle and bustle of the holidays are upon us! If you are like me, you may still be searching for that perfect gift for everyone on your list. Perhaps this year, as you make your list and check it twice, you may want to consider a charitable remainder trust.
A charitable remainder trust is an irrevocable trust that allows the donor, or anyone else you name, to receive each year either a fixed dollar amount from the trust or a percentage (at least 5%) of the value of the trust. Read More
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