BDBF News and Legal Updates

When most folks hear of “decanting”, they think of wine. When estate and trust attorneys hear of “decanting”, yes, many of us think about wine, but we also think about an important legal principle. The Maryland legislature passed a bill that will head to Governor Moore’s desk for signature permitting trust “decanting”. Decanting is the...

April is sandwiched between two holidays of international origin which have been fully co-opted by America’s alcoholic beverage industry. We’re talking about St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo, of course! Which of these two holidays do BDBF attorneys prefer?  Read on to find out! Liz Farley Although I prefer margaritas more than Guinness, I...

When we prepare our clients for trial, often it is their first experience in court. The unknown can be scary! Here are five things that might surprise you when you appear in court for your personal injury trial: 1. There may be other trials scheduled for the same time as yours It is very common...

Trusts and wills are both popular estate planning tools for managing and distributing assets after death. There are some similarities and many differences between trusts and wills. We’ll highlight 10 of the most frequently asked questions about trusts and wills. 1. What is a trust and what is a will? Let’s start with the fundamentals....

In last month’s newsletter, we announced the opening of a new practice group at Bulman Dunie: the Mediation Practice Group. This month, we kick off the first in a series of articles answering some of the most asked questions about the mediation process. When we recommend our clients consider mediation in their case, one of...

We are excited to announce the opening of a new practice group at Bulman Dunie: the Mediation Practice Group. Partner Meg Rosan will lead our new practice area. Meg can assist both represented and unrepresented parties in the negotiation of parenting plans, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, agreements regarding support, and financial settlements. Meg...

Spring is in the air, and for most people that means emerging from their dark home offices to enjoy the crisp outdoors once again. For personal injury practice group chair Dan Shaivitz, spring means something much more special. It means lacrosse is in full bloom. Dan’s greatest passion outside family and work is coaching youth...