The New Year introduced drastic developments to Maryland’s estate tax. Effective January 1, 2019, the Maryland estate tax exemption will be $5 million for individuals dying on or after this date. This is a considerable change from the 2014 law, which gradually increased the estate tax exemption each year, and was anticipated to match the… Read More »
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 to learn more about what an ERPO entails, and how you can apply for an… Read More »
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 one’s vehicle upon death without having to endure the probate process. Let’s explore. Methods of… Read More »
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. This newly-imposed liability is significant. Under existing Maryland law, an employer that fails to pay its employees by Maryland’s wage and hour laws may be… Read More »
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 this goal by reporting each conviction of a person from another party state to the… Read More »
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 two decades, have helped parents cover school expenses for their college-aged children. Now, a new… Read More »
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 depending on the specific county or city jurisdiction and local codes. Application Fees An application… Read More »
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 highest marginal rate of 35 percent to 21 percent and made other notable changes to… Read More »
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 extensive range covering sexual harassment and sexual violence in federally funded educational institutions. As policies… Read More »
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 that carry no penalty of incarceration, offenders can elect one of three options that are… Read More »