In light of the recent number of mass shootings and violent gun-related attacks, states have begun enacting tools to prevent gun tragedies before they occur. Maryland’s new Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO) took effect on October 1, 2018. Read on… Read More
Learn About Transferring a Vehicle Upon Death Outside of Probate
Although motor vehicles are often depreciating assets, and the value of the owner’s probate estate may be less than the jurisdictional limit at the time of their death. Two (2) recently enacted Maryland laws provide methods on how to transfer… Read More
CLIENT ALERT: CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR SUBCONTRACTOR’S FAILURE TO PAY WAGES
Effective October 1, 2018, construction general contractors will be jointly and severally liable for the failure by subcontractors to pay their employees in accordance with Maryland’s wage and hour law.
Out of State Driving Convictions – Do Points Transfer to My Maryland Driving Record?
By Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire Maryland is a member of the “Driver’s License Compact” which, with other member States, promotes compliance with driving regulations and equality in one’s eligibility either to obtain a license or continue driving. Compact members pursue… Read More
How a 529 Plan Can Help You Save Money on Tuition
Whether you’re saving for your child’s college tuition or pinching pennies to accommodate a new private school, the state of Maryland now makes it easier than ever to manage tuition costs. 529 plans, implemented by some states for more than… Read More
Maryland Landlord/Tenant Laws: Important Considerations
Maryland landlord/tenant laws outline a strict set of guidelines regarding many aspects of the rental agreement process from security deposits to eviction. Read on to learn more about landlord/tenant law in Maryland, but keep in mind that procedures may vary… Read More
LEVIN & GANN, P.A. CLIENT ALERT
On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Bill”) into law, signifying the most drastic federal tax reform since 1986. The Bill significantly reduces the federal corporate tax rate from its… Read More
Title IX Sexual Offense Charges at the University Level
Under Title IX, universities are legally required to address and rectify hostile educational environments, including but not limited to sexual offense charges. Recent decisions made by the Supreme Court and the U.S. Department of Education have given Title IX an… Read More
Moving Violations in Maryland: Should I Pay My Ticket, Request a Waiver Hearing, or Request a Trial?
By Lee J. Eidelberg Moving violations in Maryland vary in severity. Some call only for the payment of fines while others call for jail sentences that require offenders to appear in court on a designated trial date. For moving violations… Read More
What is Probate and Non-Probate Property in Estate Planning?
Property falls either of two categories: Probate or Non-probate. Discover how probate and non-probate estate planning differ and when it’s appropriate to choose one option over the other.