We are fortunate to have a representative democracy here in the United States. And a fundamental aspect of a representative democracy is the right to vote, shared by all eligible citizens, including...
Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Estate planning for entrepreneurs and business owners is critical. Success in business requires planning, commitment, and a strategic approach. Many new businesses take at least two or three years...
IRS Finalizes 10-Year RMD Rules for Inherited IRAs
After much anticipation, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued final regulations relating to the 10-year required minimum distribution (RMD) rule for people who...
How Life Insurance Is Involved in Estate Planning
At first glance, life insurance may not seem related to the distribution of money and property in your estate plan. However, it can be an integral and important part of a well-drafted estate plan....
The “IRA to Further Trust Concept” and the Beneficiary Deemed Owner Trust – Don’t Run for the Hills
Authored by: Stephen R. Elville, J.D., LL.M. – Managing Principal and Lead Attorney – Elville and Associates, P.C. Much is said and written these days about the evils of IRAs being...
Deciding Between a Will and Revocable Trust
Authored by: Renee Q. Boyd – Senior Associate Attorney During the estate planning process and discussions with clients, I am often asked “should I create a Last Will and Testament (Will) or should I...
The Corporate Transparency Act – It’s No Joke!
Authored by: Stephen R. Elville, J.D., LL.M. – Managing Principal and Lead Attorney Summertime fun and visions of running through daisies in slow motion - NOT! It’s another perfect June day as I...
This Is Not Your Parents’ Estate Plan
Authored by: Stephen R. Elville, J.D., LL.M. – Managing Principal and Lead Attorney It’s spring and the cool weather has brought us misty mornings with cadmium green bursting through the umber and...
What Is a Spendthrift Trust in Maryland and What Are Its Benefits?
The aging population is expected to transfer $30 trillion in the coming years, per Forbes. According to the Survey of Consumer Finances, the median inheritance is $69,000; the median for trust fund...