OUR WRITING / BLOG

Another celebrity death and another lesson in estate planning mistakes. Lisa Marie Presley, the recently deceased daughter of Elvis Presley is the focus of a recent case before the Los Angeles Superior Court. The plaintiff is Lisa Marie’s mother, Priscilla Presley. The lawsuit focuses on estate planning basics. Did Lisa Marie properly sign and execute […]

Children sometimes steal from their parents. I’m not talking about the petty theft of a minor sneaking into dad’s wallet.  The greater concern is with adult children caring for elderly parents. The Maryland Appellate Court has made it clear that the unauthorized taking of funds from a parent’s account is theft. The Appellate Court of […]

What do Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania all have in common? These six states are the only states to collect an inheritance tax. In addition to an estate tax, these states tax the transfer of wealth to the beneficiary. And the results can be severe. Many Maryland estates will be affected by the […]

© Copyright - Law Offices of Evan J. Krame, Esq.