Miller, Miller & Canby Lawyers Prevail in Complex Maryland Litigation Cases
A very busy spring at Miller, Miller & Canby resulted in several positive outcomes for firm clients in complex dispute litigation matters. In...read more →
Upstream Gifting: Leveraging Today’s Higher Estate Tax Exemptions to Decrease Capital Gains Tax
Traditionally, wealth is passed down to younger generations - parents giving assets to their children and grandchildren. However, an...read more →
Three Reasons to Consider Appointing Both an Investment Trustee and a Distribution Trustee
When creating a trust, it is common to name yourself as the initial trustee who is responsible for all aspects of administering the trust. However,...read more →
The Deceased Spouse’s Unused Exemption (DSUE): a Spouse’s Final Gift
Many families strive to build wealth for themselves, their children, and future generations. Congress recognized this reality by enacting the...read more →
Three Powerful Provisions in Your Financial Power of Attorney
A financial power of attorney is a legal document in which you designate a trusted decision maker (your “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to...read more →
How to Avoid a Long Will Probate: Utilize a Trust
After a loved one dies, their money and property must be distributed to the proper beneficiaries, either according to their Last Will and Testament...read more →
Don’t Procrastinate: Answer these 4 Questions to Get a Quick Jump-Start on Your Estate Plan
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt daily life and leave Americans uncertain of the future, you do not have to feel helpless. In fact,...read more →
Advance Medical Directives: You Have the Right to Decide, Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Do you remember the unfortunate story of Terri Schiavo? In February 1990, Terri Schiavo, a Florida resident, suffered a heart attack that deprived...read more →
Estate Planning Attorney David Lucas is a Featured Speaker on Trusts at NBI Estate Planning Seminar
The National Business Institute (NBI) is holding a two day conference on “Estate Planning A-Z” in Timonium, Maryland on May 9-10, 2018....read more →