Jan 30, 2012
Posted by vanderhave in Blog - "Altman Speaks"
Keeping the Family Farm: Lawmakers Agree that Lowering the Maryland Estate Tax Burden Could Help Farms Stay in Business
Maryland lawmakers have proposed legislation that would expand the Maryland estate tax exemption from $1 million to $5 million for estates in which the decedent owned a family farm. (See Gazette article, “Senators Come Together Around Handful of Bipartisan Bills.”) The proposed legislation... Read More
Jan 23, 2012
Posted by vanderhave in Blog - "Altman Speaks"
Important 2012 Tax Changes: A Review
Below is a summary of tax changes effective as of January 1, 2012. Please contact us to set up an appointment to discuss questions specific to your estate. Estate Tax The federal estate tax applicable exclusion amount increased from $5,000,000 to$5,120,000 per person for 2012. The top... Read More
Jan 17, 2012
Posted by vanderhave in Blog - "Altman Speaks"
Wills, Trusts & Life Insurance After Divorce: A Breakdown of Current MD/DC/VA Laws
Share and Enjoy: Read More
Jan 10, 2012
Posted by vanderhave in Blog - "Altman Speaks"
There’s No Place Like Home for Your Bank Accounts
A primary factor that motivates our clients to work on their estate plan is so that their heirs can avoid probate. We can almost always advise our clients, as well as draft the right documents, so that their assets will transfer free of probate after they pass. However, that careful planning... Read More
Jan 6, 2012
Posted by vanderhave in Blog - "Altman Speaks"
Sharing Isn’t Always Caring!
Twice in the last week and a half, I have been presented with similar issues regarding single owner profit sharing plans at the death of the sole owner and employee, or the dissolution of the company. Two of my clients were basically self-employed in their solely-owned businesses and had created... Read MoreConnect with us!
