A common tool used by many of our estate planning clients is the use of a trust to protect a loved one’s inheritance. Where a trust is established, the inheritance is retained in trust for the benefit of a designated beneficiary, rather than distributed to…
We are excited to announce that Bulman Dunie attorneys have been recognized by our peers as Super Lawyers in Maryland for 2024, with two attorneys receiving further recognition amongst the Top 100 and Top 50 Women attorneys in the state of Maryland. Please see our…
We recently updated you on the evolution of Maryland law to expedite the finalization of divorces, including the gradual removal of the requirement for a one-year separation. And now the District of Columbia has decided to follow suit. Specifically, the D.C. Council has passed a…
When most people in their 20s or 30s think about estate planning, they assume that is something that their parents or grandparents should be worrying about. “I don’t yet have significant savings, let alone an ‘estate’ to plan for” is the common refrain. However, estate…
Previously, we’ve talked about our favorite holiday songs. We’ve talked about our favorite holiday movies. But in every discussion of holiday movies, there is always a critical mass of favorites that emerge. Without further adieu, BDBF attorneys take on the difficult task of ranking the…
It’s always been difficult to negotiate the finances around a separation. A family has grown accustomed to the expenses of one residence and suddenly the same amount of combined family income must support two residences. But in today’s economic climate, the increased cost associated with…
With a new year comes updated exemptions for estate tax exclusion and gift tax for 2024. What is the “estate tax exemption” and where is it going in 2024? The estate tax exemption refers to the value (or sum) of non-charitable bequests that can pass…
If our analytics tell us anything, it’s that our readers are surprisingly very interested in our opinions on Thanksgiving! Whether it’s favorite foods or something else, something about the holiday season strikes an interest in our readers! And we want to give our readers what…
Bulman Dunie is thrilled to announce that our three shareholders, Jeremy Rachlin, Meg Rosan, and Dan Shaivitz, were each selected by our peers in Montgomery County for inclusion in Bethesda Magazine’s Top Attorney issue. This issue appears in Bethesda Magazine every two years and Jeremy, Meg, and Dan…
The holiday season can be a difficult time, especially for clients in the midst of a custody dispute. Here, Bulman Dunie partner and chair of our family law and mediation practice groups, Meg Rosan, offers five tips for resolving a custody case. Tip 1 – Don’t…
