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Probate: What You Need to Know
Probate can seem daunting, long to complete, and complicated. With the right guidance, the process can go much more smoothly.
Jan 7


The Supreme Court Rules on How Life Insurance Proceeds and Redemption Obligations Should be Treated for Federal Estate Tax Purposes
Supreme Court rules on how life insurance proceeds and redemption obligations should be treated for federal estate tax purposes.
Jun 10, 2024


The Best of Both Worlds: Maryland Extends Spousal Protections to Domestic Partners at Death
By: Joseph M. Fiocco, Esq. As of October 1, 2023, Maryland law now affords domestic partners similar exemptions from inheritance tax...
Mar 26, 2024


Trust Decanting Pours Forth Estate Planning Opportunities for Maryland Trusts
By: Joseph M. Fiocco, Esq. Are you thinking of modifying a Maryland trust? Maybe you’re grappling with a drafting mistake or facing an...
Sep 22, 2023


Watching the Sunset: Planning for the 2026 Tax Law Sunset
By: Alina Pargamanik, J.D. Several provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 are set to sunset, or expire, at the end of...
Aug 25, 2023
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