Category: Legal Tips
In and around the DMV, it is not entirely uncommon for separated or divorced parents to reside in different counties, or even states. When one parent lives in Maryland and the other lives in the District, for example, parents might find themselves wondering whether they…
Perhaps You’ve Heard This Before. Here’s a story I see play out all too often. Two business partners (sometimes family members, sometimes longtime “friends”) form an LLC to operate a business or investment. Things go well for a time, but then the members have differing…
As the crow flies, very small physical distances may separate residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. However, the tax consequences of dying while a resident of each of these three states may vary significantly. What is “Inheritance Tax”? Inheritance tax is a…
At Bulman Dunie, we regularly assist folks implementing a loved one’s estate plan after the loved one becomes ill or passes away. Here are three common mistakes that we have observed are made with some degree of frequency – and how you can avoid them!…
We are pleased to report on changes to Maryland laws that accident victims should know about that will make it easier to recover damages. Before We Begin, What are the Types of Damages in Auto Accident Cases? There are two types of damages in accident…
One of the most common questions we are asked by estate planning clients is what would happen to their documents should they relocate to another state. What should you know about moving to a different state as pertains to your estate plan? And when we…
When we apply for a passport or driver’s license, before we begin the application process, we receive the warning “Be sure you gather the following information before you begin.” Why? Having those records and other information on hand is required to complete the process, and…
In an area where real estate is a highly valuable—and often appreciating—asset, holding residential properties as income-producing rentals is not uncommon. What should you know if you are thinking of renting out your property from a business planning and estate planning perspective? Liability Considerations At…
Associate Attorney Vi Nguyen comes to Bulman Dunie having just completed a year-long judicial clerkship for the 13 judges of the District Court of Maryland for Montgomery County. The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over traffic matters, misdemeanors, certain felonies, and landlord-tenant cases. The jurisdictional…
We have previously discussed powers of attorney and their role in estate planning. When we circulate draft estate planning documents to clients, we often get questions about the language within these documents. Here, we’ll shed a little bit more light on the language within these…
