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01. 12

2016

By William Blackford Blog, Criminal Law

New Maryland Laws Regarding Stalking and Domestic Violence

Each year, the Maryland General Assembly passes new laws during their session which takes place from mid-January to mid-April, and 2016 was no different. Although the laws are passed in the Spring, many do not take effect for months after the fact. October 1st is one of the key dates where bills often take effect. […]

12. 10

2016

By William Blackford Estate Law

Creating a Living Trust in Maryland

People are increasingly turning to living trusts because of the flexibility of these estate planning tools. Also known as inter vivos trusts, a living trust permits you to place your assets in the trust while still controlling the property during your lifetime. The trust owns any assets placed in it. However, you can name yourself […]

10. 08

2016

By William Blackford Blog, Divorce

5 Things to Consider in a Maryland Divorce Process

Other than death, few life events are more stressful than divorce. When you are going through the Maryland divorce negotiation process, it’s easy to think in terms of harming your ex-spouse rather than helping yourself. In the long run, that is not a productive strategy. Protect your own interests by finding good legal representation and […]

03. 08

2016

By William Blackford Blog, Estate Law

Inheritance Tax in Maryland: How to Deal With It

Maryland is one of just two states imposing both an estate and inheritance tax. The other is nearby New Jersey. You do not have to worry about the latter tax if you inherit money from your spouse, parents, grandparents, siblings, or step parents. Property left to charity is also not subject to inheritance tax. However, […]

01. 04

2016

By William Blackford Blog, New Maryland Laws

Noah’s Law and its Effect on People With DUIs

Maryland has incurred a great deal of legislation pertaining to DUI law. Although Maryland has a very reliable method of public transportation conveniently connected to Washington D.C.’s metro, many citizens of the state still drive. As a result of this, Maryland has had several incidences of DUI’s that they have driven legislators to create new […]

29. 03

2016

By William Blackford Blog, Criminal Law

New Maryland Law: Property Seizure

Historically speaking, it was very difficult for the average American to imagine that their property could, in theory, be seized by police officers. Within the United States, there has been a preconceived notion that the state could never take property unfairly. Even though this is normally correct, one has to take into account the different […]

New Maryland Laws Regarding Stalking and Domestic Violence

Creating a Living Trust in Maryland

5 Things to Consider in a Maryland Divorce Process

Inheritance Tax in Maryland: How to Deal With It

Noah’s Law and its Effect on People With DUIs

New Maryland Law: Property Seizure

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