TRUTH ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR ON MARCH 17, 2023

WHEN: March 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST WHERE: ZOOM WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Most people don’t know what to expect from an estate planning attorney, let alone know the right questions to ask. In our experience, most families who have completed their estate plans don’t fully understand their legal documents and the serious impact it can have on their loved ones. The Truth About Estate Planning™ Program will prepare you to deal with your planning concerns and examine your goals without the time pressure of making decisions. [gravityform id="18" title="true" description="false"]...

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TRUTH ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR ON MARCH 1, 2023

WHEN: March 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST WHERE: ZOOM WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Most people don’t know what to expect from an estate planning attorney, let alone know the right questions to ask. In our experience, most families who have completed their estate plans don’t fully understand their legal documents and the serious impact it can have on their loved ones. The Truth About Estate Planning™ Program will prepare you to deal with your planning concerns and examine your goals without the time pressure of making decisions. [gravityform id="17" title="true" description="false"]...

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TRUTH ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR ON FEBRUARY 17, 2023

WHEN: February 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST WHERE: ZOOM WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Most people don’t know what to expect from an estate planning attorney, let alone know the right questions to ask. In our experience, most families who have completed their estate plans don’t fully understand their legal documents and the serious impact it can have on their loved ones. The Truth About Estate Planning™ Program will prepare you to deal with your planning concerns and examine your goals without the time pressure of making decisions. [gravityform id="16" title="true" description="false"]...

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TRUTH ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023

WHEN: February 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST WHERE: ZOOM WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Most people don’t know what to expect from an estate planning attorney, let alone know the right questions to ask. In our experience, most families who have completed their estate plans don’t fully understand their legal documents and the serious impact it can have on their loved ones. The Truth About Estate Planning™ Program will prepare you to deal with your planning concerns and examine your goals without the time pressure of making decisions. [gravityform id="15" title="true" description="false"]...

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TRUTH ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR ON JANUARY 20, 2023

WHEN: January 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST WHERE: ZOOM WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Most people don’t know what to expect from an estate planning attorney, let alone know the right questions to ask. In our experience, most families who have completed their estate plans don’t fully understand their legal documents and the serious impact it can have on their loved ones. The Truth About Estate Planning™ Program will prepare you to deal with your planning concerns and examine your goals without the time pressure of making decisions. [gravityform id="14" title="true" description="false"]...

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Truth About Estate Planning Webinar on January 4, 2023

WHEN: January 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST WHERE: ZOOM WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Most people don’t know what to expect from an estate planning attorney, let alone know the right questions to ask. In our experience, most families who have completed their estate plans don’t fully understand their legal documents and the serious impact it can have on their loved ones. The Truth About Estate Planning™ Program will prepare you to deal with your planning concerns and examine your goals without the time pressure of making decisions. [gravityform id="13" title="true" description="false"]  ...

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Estate Tax Savings – Inflation’s Golden Lining?

The inflation rate in the United States hit 8.2 percent year over year in the month of September meaning it is at a multi-decade high, according to NBC News. The spike in inflation has caused pain for many Americans due to the increase in food prices, housing prices, and medical care. However, there may be a golden lining to the ever-increasing inflation rate - reduced estate taxes. Reports indicate inflation could actually help save high-net-worth individuals close to $700,000 by reducing the estate tax bill that’s imposed on their assets when they pass on. How Inflation Impacts Estate Taxes Many people do not know that the estate tax is indexed to consumer costs. Since prices for food, clothing, housing, etc. have increased due to inflation, an adjustment will be made to the amount exempted from estate tax liability. Analysts predict the total amount couples will be able to shield from the estate tax...

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Does Virginia Recognize Wills from Another State? Ashburn Estate Planning Lawyer Provides the Answer

[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] According to migration data tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 264,000 people relocated to the Commonwealth of Virginia from another state in recent years. This likely means thousands of people who drafted a Will in another state will need to get the answer to an important question: Does Virginia recognize a Will drafted and notarized in a different state? Here is the answer: A Last Will and Testament created and effectuated in a different state will generally be considered valid in Virginia if it meets the legal requirements. Requirements to Create Legally Enforceable Will in Virginia If you do not have a Will and recently relocated to Virginia, now is the time to take action and create a Will (or other estate planning instrument, such as a trust). In order to properly create a Will in Virginia, there are specific statutory requirements that must be met, including: You must be...

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Battle for Baltimore’s Professional Baseball Future Will Be Determined by Estate Planning

Whether the Orioles professional baseball franchise is going to remain in Baltimore, Maryland is now an open question in the wake of lawsuit filed by Louis “Lou” Angelos (son of beloved team owner Peter Angelos) against his mother and brother. Lou Angelos filed his complaint with a Baltimore County court on June 9, 2022 demanding recent amendments to a family trust be voided. In addition, the complaint demand that his aforementioned brother, John Angelos (current CEO of the Orioles) be held liable for fraud and intentionally interfering with Lou Angelos’ inheritance. Proverbial Dirty Laundry Aired in Public When an estate-related dispute arises and is allowed to escalate to litigation, the damage inflicted on the relationships of the surviving family members can be severe and even irrevocable. Unfortunately, the Angelos’  estate feud appears to be a prime example, particularly in light of the allegations levied by Lou Angelos against his mother and brother. For example, Lou Angelos...

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Bobby Featured in Law Technology Today

Bobby was quoted in Law Technology Today magazine discussing a book he co-authored with David Ginsberg titled, "How Successful Law Firms Really Work." Bobby was asked about what motivated him and his co-author to write this book. Bobby stated that the goal was to help attorneys develop and implement processes to run a successful law firm.  The book addresses everything from technology to office décor.  Our goal was to demystify owning and operating a law firm – the business side of the firm – and to provide a practical and easy to follow roadmap to create a business plan. Read the full interview here. ...

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