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How to Avoid Probate in Maryland.

Clifford M. Cohen November 23, 2021 No Comments

There are several reasons why you might want your estate to avoid Maryland probate after you pass away. The probate process can be frustrating, time-consuming, and costly. In addition, probate…

Contesting a Will in Maryland.

Clifford M. Cohen November 16, 2021 No Comments

Wills are contested more often than you might imagine. This is why it is so important to have an experienced Maryland estate planning attorney design and implement your will and…

Understanding the Portability of the Estate Tax Exemption

What are Revocable Living Trusts in Maryland?

Clifford M. Cohen October 28, 2021 No Comments

Revocable living trusts are estate planning documents that can give the grantor (the person for whom the trust is created) complete control over his or her assets during life, in…

Who Inherits Property In Maryland If There’s No Will?

Clifford M. Cohen October 8, 2021 No Comments

When a person passes away without a will (or, in the case of certain assets, without designated beneficiaries), the decedent’s assets are distributed according to what is known as intestate…

6 Ways to Minimize or Eliminate Estate Taxes.

Clifford M. Cohen October 7, 2021 No Comments

Let’s begin with a look at the numbers. The current federal estate tax exemption is $11.7 million for individuals and $23.4 for couples filing jointly. Assets in excess of these…

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The Role of an Executor in Maryland

Clifford M. Cohen September 15, 2021 No Comments

In Maryland, an executor (also known as a personal representative) plays a crucial role when it is time to settle an estate and distribute assets after a loved one has…

The Consequences of Not Probating a Will

Clifford M. Cohen August 25, 2021 No Comments

Let’s start with some context. First, as we have noted in previous blog posts, probate is a court-supervised process whereby an individual’s debts are paid and the remaining assets are…

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What is a Demand Letter?

Clifford M. Cohen August 10, 2021 No Comments

As the name implies, a demand letter “demands” that the letter’s recipient take specific actions to resolve a conflict. Demand letters are frequently used by businesses to demand restitution or…

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Maryland Estate Tax: What You Need to Know

Clifford M. Cohen July 21, 2021 No Comments

Let’s start with the good news. The vast majority of us are not subject to federal estate taxes because the current threshold is $11.7 million for individuals and $23.4 for…

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