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Leverage Changes to the Capital Gains Tax Brackets for Financial Planning in Maryland: A 2023 Update
The year 2023 comes with significant changes in the financial world, particularly regarding long-term capital gains tax. The IRS has made multiple inflation adjustments, including the long-term capital gains brackets, a move that could considerably affect your financial planning, especially if you're planning to sell some investments this year.
May 29, 2023
Understanding Capital Gains Tax in Maryland: A Comprehensive Guide
When it comes to financial planning and managing your wealth, understanding taxation is crucial. One of the significant taxes that property and asset owners should be familiar with is the capital gains tax.
May 26, 2023
Water Rate Hike in Baltimore County and the Importance of Timely Property Tax Payments
Starting July 1, Baltimore County residents will experience a 5% adjustment in water usage rates. This change, approved by the city's spending board, is a response to the region's evolving circumstances, including population growth and inflation.
May 24, 2023
The Herndon Monument Climb: A Testament to the Unique Legacies of Maryland's Naval Academy Midshipmen
In Maryland, every person carries a unique legacy that transcends beyond their assets. It can be found in their stories, their experiences, and the impact they leave on their communities.
May 22, 2023
Navigating the Sandwich Generation: Caring for Aging Parents with Limited Resources
The Sandwich Generation, a term coined to describe adults who are concurrently caring for their children and aging parents, face unique challenges. They must balance the complex needs of two disparate generations while also maintaining their own well-being.
May 19, 2023
The Value of Hobbies: Communicating and Planning for Inherited Items of Worth
Hobbies and interests, whether they involve collecting rare stamps, playing vintage musical instruments, restoring a classic car or wielding handcrafted tools, often lead to the accumulation of valuable items over time.
May 17, 2023
Shifting Trends in Addressing Unlawful Occupancy, a Legal Perspective in Maryland
In the realm of property ownership, encountering unlawful occupants—be it tenants, estranged relationships, or even one’s own children—can be both a complicated and frustrating experience. An individual may occupy your property against your will, with no lawful right to do so, and may steadfastly refuse to leave.
May 15, 2023
Elective Share of Spouse in Maryland: What You Should Know
The amount that a surviving spouse can claim of the estate of a deceased spouse depends on the laws of the state where the couple resided. In Maryland, the concept of elective share provides certain rights to a surviving spouse, regardless of what the deceased spouse's will stipulates.
May 12, 2023
How to Help Your Parents Create an Estate Plan – A Guide to Providing Support and Guidance
Do you know if your parents have a will? According to recent studies, 2 out of 3 American adults do not have an estate plan in place. As our parents age, the importance of having a well-crafted estate plan becomes increasingly crucial to ensure their wishes are honored and their assets are protected.
May 10, 2023
What Legal Steps Do I Need to Take Before a Medical Procedure? – Be Prepared for the Unforeseen
We can’t predict tragedy, but we can prepare for unforeseen events in life. At any moment, we can find ourselves in terrible circumstances requiring medical attention, or even facing a planned medical procedure. In these situations, it is important to have your legal affairs in order to protect your loved ones and your assets.
May 8, 2023
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