Archive: Legal News

Major changes to the federal estate tax exemption are likely looming, perhaps as soon as January 1, 2022. The “estate tax exemption” refers to the amount of wealth you can pass upon your death tax-free.  Assets above the exemption amount are subject to estate tax.  The federal estate tax is one of the highest tax...

In Montgomery County, there are multiple vacant judicial positions that will be filled in the upcoming months.  These vacancies include one position on the Montgomery County District Court (the court which hears civil matters less than $30,000.00 in controversy, misdemeanor criminal cases, and traffic offenses), three positions on the Montgomery County Circuit Court (larger civil...

There is some good news on the horizon for those who have been injured in auto accidents.  The Maryland General Assembly approved an amendment to the State’s Constitution to make court faster and cheaper for those hurt in auto accidents.  Now, Maryland voters will need to vote to approve the change as well. If the...

Anyone who has spent time in the District of Columbia in recent years knows firsthand how prevalent electronic scooters have become. Zipping through parks, on sidewalks, and even on streets—they are everywhere.  The D.C. City Council has noticed too. In December 2020, the D.C. City Council passed new laws, which provide D.C. e-scooter users additional...

As of March 15, 2021, Maryland courts are once again open to the public with restrictions in place to enforce social distancing and other CDC guidelines. Courts are holding live non-jury trials and contested hearings in civil and family matters. Of course, certain matters will still be heard via Zoom.   Maryland Across the State...

During the COVID-19 crisis, we have seen an increased demand for prenuptial agreements (or “prenups”) across all demographics, but particularly among millennials. On average, Americans are waiting longer to get married. This, in turn, means that people are getting married after having accumulated greater wealth and maturity. As a result, people are finding there is...

Many families have adjusted their lives during the COVID-19 crisis to accommodate the demands of virtual learning for children and parents working from home.  We hear from our clients that parents are dividing their custodial time differently to accommodate the unique demands of life during the pandemic. For many of our family law clients, these...