An Overview of Our Estate and Trust Services
A significant part of estate and trust law is planning for tax savings, and one of the things that separates our estate planning services from those of many other law firms in the Baltimore area is our knowledge of taxation. Our principal attorney, W. Randolph Shump, is a former IRS trial lawyer and attorney advisor with the Treasury's Office of Chief Counsel. Both of our attorneys have post-graduate education in taxation.
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Estate Planning
An illness or accident can happen at any time in your life. If you should pass without an estate plan in place, then your estate will be distributed according to your state's intestacy law. This could result in a distribution you never intended.
Probate
Being named the personal representative (or executor/executrix) of a deceased family member's estate is one of the highest compliments that you can receive. It is also a serious responsibility. As a personal representative, you have a fiduciary responsibility to the estate and responsibility to the federal, state and local governments. If you forget to do something or do something wrong, you could incur significant personal liability.
Estate Litigation
Probate litigation can be highly emotional, since it usually involves family members. These disputes can also involve significant assets. Whether your goal is to protect your relationships or your assets, the early involvement of a lawyer helps.
Free Lawyer Consultation
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (410) 832-8865 or fill out the contact form on this Web site. Our law office is located in the Baltimore suburb of Towson, Maryland.
