Parkville, Maryland Estate Planning: File Your Will

Maryland law allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney who works in Parkville, I have encountered clients who have failed (or their attorney failed) to file their Will with the county. This is a critical final step in the Will creation process as it ensures […]
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Jul, 27, 2015
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Maryland Estate Planning: Creating Estate Planning Documents such as Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives

Here are some good questions to ask an attorney when you are considering hiring that attorney to create an estate plan for you. These are questions that are sometimes asked of me and I have included my answers after each question. “How do you draft your estate planning documents?” I begin by learning what you […]
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Jul, 22, 2015
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U.S. Federal Copyright on Material in a Digital Apps

Before releasing your content into the world via a digital app you should consider first protecting the copyright of your work. While as a matter of law copyright attaches to all new creations (that are eligible for copyright) upon creation, having your work registered as such will provide the best evidence should someone later infringe […]
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Jul, 17, 2015
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Frederick County, Maryland Property Deeds and Application for Agricultural Use Assessment and Tax

There are several important steps that must be followed when properly filing a Maryland property deed. Along with the state requirements, if the property in Frederick County, Maryland and is zoned for agricultural use, you may need to complete two county specific forms to see if the property will continue to qualify for agricultural use […]
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Jul, 13, 2015
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Maryland Tenants by the Entirety Property Deed and Same Sex Couples

The following question has recently arisen both with clients and in public discussions. Is special deed drafting language necessary to record a property deed as tenants by the entirety (aka Tenancy by the Entireties or Tenants by the Entireties) if the owners are married and of the same sex? Under Maryland law the answer is […]
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Jul, 09, 2015
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Can a Maryland landlord charge you an early termination fee if you are evicted?

First look at the lease agreement; this should have your answer. If it is not explicit in the agreement that there is an early termination fee that includes eviction, you may be able to contest any amount the landlord claims you owe for early termination. You should have an attorney review your lease and, if […]
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Jul, 06, 2015
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Maryland S Corporation vs. C Corporation: Taxation

When considering whether to establish your Maryland business as an S corporation or C corporation, something you, your tax advisor and attorney should consider are the tax implications. Maryland corporate law does not make a distinction between S corps and C corps for purposes of corporate law, however the Federal tax distinction is significant. The […]
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Jun, 27, 2015
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Can you get a speeding ticket while riding a bicycle?
I answered this question today over at Hopes&Fears. Thanks to Jared Fischer for the invite and interview! For a free, confidential conversation to discuss this and other legal matters, contact Maryland attorney Stephen J. Reichert at 410-299-4959, sreichert@reichertlegal.com or by clicking here.
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Jun, 22, 2015
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Can You Record Your Maryland Tax Appeal Hearing?

Yes, Maryland tax appeal offices allow you to record your hearing though you are not permitted to attend and record someone else’s hearing. The court will not record for you so bring your own equiptment and their policies require that you confirm notice of your intent to record at least seven days before your hearing. […]
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Jun, 11, 2015
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Baltimore, Maryland Estate Administration: How to Remove a Personal Representative

Under Maryland Law a Personal Representative can be removed from service. Maryland law sets the standard for removal. To remove a PR you should retain a Baltimore probate attorney so that the facts can be evaluated against the law, and if necessary a hearing can be held. There have also been instances where having an […]
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May, 24, 2015
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