BDBF News and Legal Updates

Lawrence “Larry” Bulman, our friend, colleague, mentor, and partner, passed away on April 15, 2022, at the age of 83. Larry practiced law here at BDBF, the firm founded by his father, Joe Bulman, for several decades. Larry lived a long and full life, surrounded by friends, children, and grandchildren.  He was diagnosed with pancreatic...

What does Bulman Dunie partner Jeremy Rachlin have in common with Olympic gold medalist, Dominique Dawes, and Diary of A Wimpy Kid author, Jeff Kinney? Jeremy, Dominique, and Jeff will be amongst the 8 Terrapin alumni receiving honors at A Celebration of Terps—The Maryland Awards on Friday, April 29, 2022. Jeremy will receive The Tyser-Gottwals Award. The Tyser-Gottwals...

For many of our probate clients administering the post-death affairs of a loved one, the most vexing issue can be retitling or the disposition of a car.   What complicates the post-death disposition of a vehicle? Ownership of your car passes by title. Many couples only hold title to a vehicle in the name of...

Part II – Second Marriages This is the second installation in a 3-part series about the most common reasons for a prenuptial agreement (“pre-nup”). Last month, we discussed the most common scenario where a pre-nup may be advisable: where there is a vast disparity in wealth between the future spouses. We discussed the desire to...

With courthouses across the DMV beginning to open their doors again, it is important to remember a few simple rules when preparing to appear in court for your trial date. Here are 5 common mistakes you can avoid to lose your case before it is even called: 1) Arrive on Time! Even before the pandemic,...

Most probate and trust clients winding up the financial affairs of a deceased family member focus first and foremost on marshaling assets. Selling real estate, making claims on life insurance, inheriting retirement accounts—these are the transactions that are often on top of mind for our clients. As we near tax time, there is one other...

Last Spring, we wrote about the rise in demand for prenuptial agreements during the pandemic. In this three-part series, we will discuss the most common reasons why a prenuptial agreement (a “pre-nup”) might be the right decision for a couple on the verge of marriage.   Part I — Wealth Disparity The most traditional scenario...