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Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: How to Select a Trustee (audio blog)

Stephen J. Reichert Attorney at Law 410-299-4959 sreichert@reichertlegal.com www.reichertlegal.com

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Maryland Revocable Living Trust Attorney: What Assets Can Be Included in, or Transferred to, a Revocable Living Trust?

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If you have created a Revocable Living Trust, to plan for mental disability and avoid probate, among other benefits, you still have the additional step of funding the Trust. Knowing what assets can be included is the next step in the process but deciding what assets should be included is just as important. For a […]

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Maryland Business Law, Contracts: The Importance of Confidentiality in Contracts (“Confidentiality Clause”)

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When your business is entering into a contract with another business it is important to include a confidentiality clause in the contract. The other business is likely to become privy to otherwise private information about your business. Your contract should contain a mutual promise clause that ensures both sides will keep confidential any business information […]

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Silver Spring, Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: File Your Will in Silver Spring, Md. & Montgomery County

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You Live in Maryland and Have a Will? Good news. Maryland, unlike many states, allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney, I have encountered clients in Maryland who have failed (or their attorney failed) to file their Will with the county. This is a critical […]

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Maryland Estate Planning Information: What Happens to Credit Card Debt When I Die?

Many clients ask me a variation of the following questions. What will happen to my credit card debt when I die? Will my credit card debt be passed on to my children? Will my spouse have to pay for my credit card debt? There are two factors that will determine who, if anyone, is responsible […]

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Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: What Happens if I Die Without Designating a Beneficiary?

If you have a retirement plan you should keep your designated beneficiary updated. In the busyness of life, it can be easy for a matter like this to escape your attention but it is important to review the people you’ve named especially after life changing events such as marriage or divorce. But what happens if […]

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Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: Best Ways to Give Money Tax Free

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Making gifts during your lifetime can be an excellent way to distribute part of your estate now while reducing your tax liability. Creating a Will and Trusts are essential aspects of estate planning however creating a plan isn’t just about distributing your assets after you die. With thoughtful planning and guidance you may make gifts […]

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Baltimore, Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: Where to File a Will in Baltimore, Md.

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You Live in Maryland and Have a Will? Good news. Maryland, unlike many states, allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney, I have encountered clients in Maryland who have failed (or their attorney failed) to file their Will with the county. This is a critical […]

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Maryland Wills and Trusts: Beneficiary Designation vs. Will

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You took the responsible step and created an estate plan that includes a Will and Trust that will distribute your assets according to your wishes, protect your estate from certain Maryland state taxes and future legal fees, and preserve your assets for your children and grandchildren. You’re finished, right? Not exactly. Among the numerous other […]

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Maryland Property Tax Appeal: When Can I Appeal My Property Tax?

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Maryland law permits property owners to contest their real property taxes. The process allows us the opportunity to establish, through market analysis, Maryland law, and argumentation at a hearing, that a property assessment and/or classification is incorrect. Property values rise and fall but often the Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation does not account for […]

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