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Category: Estate Planning

Why consider a joint trust for joint property

July 21, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   If you are married, you need to consider how to provide for your spouse and descendants in the future. Depending on where you live, your state has special laws that address property ownership at the time of your death. But sometimes, those laws do not operate in… Continue reading Why consider a joint trust for joint property

The Key Benefits of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust

July 18, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   Many of us purchase life insurance as part of providing for our family. Life insurance is an easy way to provide liquidity to loved ones when you die.    However, many people mistakenly believe that life insurance is not part of their taxable estate. You do not… Continue reading The Key Benefits of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust

What is a Standby Guardian?

July 14, 2023   |   By: Jeff Lippman   A standby Guardian is a person or persons you, the parent or guardian, pre-ordains to be your preferred Guardian in the event of several triggering events. Obviously, a Will covers this in the event of death, but not in other circumstances. Several jurisdictions have attempted to address… Continue reading What is a Standby Guardian?

Maryland and Federal Estate Tax Portability in a Nutshell

July 13, 2023   |   By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   In the technology world, portability has become increasingly important as people become more mobile and reliant on a variety of devices to access and use information. Portability allows individuals to work remotely or while on the go, without being tied to a specific location or… Continue reading Maryland and Federal Estate Tax Portability in a Nutshell

What Happens to a Person’s Assets Upon Their Death

July 11, 2023   |   By: Carolyn Williams   Dealing with the death of a family member or close friend can be a very difficult and daunting task. Knowing what to expect can make the process seem less overwhelming and less stressful. After handling funeral arrangements, the next step is figuring out what happens to the… Continue reading What Happens to a Person’s Assets Upon Their Death

Essential Things to Know About Trust Administration

July 3, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   If you have been named as the trustee of a trust, you may be wondering what your responsibilities are and how you can fulfill them. This article offers an overview of trustee duties and highlights the legal risks of serving as a trustee.   A few basic… Continue reading Essential Things to Know About Trust Administration

How Blended Families Can Address Estate Planning Issues

June 30, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs   Estate planning must be done on an individual basis. So, when it comes to addressing the estate planning needs of blended families, estate needs can become incredibly complex.   The only sure way to make sure your assets go where you want them to go, especially with… Continue reading How Blended Families Can Address Estate Planning Issues

Condominium & Homeowner’s Associations FAQs

How can an HOA tell me what to do? HOAs and condo associations are created when the property and community are first being developed. Before the developer sells the first property, documents are recorded with the local city or county creating obligations that attach to the property itself such that they are binding on anyone… Continue reading Condominium & Homeowner’s Associations FAQs

The Role of a Trusts and Estates Attorney: Advisement and Administration

June 5, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs Estate planning involves managing the division and inheritance of an individual’s assets, which comprise their estate. A trusts and estates attorney deals with the protection of a client’s assets during their lifetime and the distribution of those assets following their death. The law of trusts and estates governs… Continue reading The Role of a Trusts and Estates Attorney: Advisement and Administration

The Most Important Questions to Ask an Estate Planning Lawyer

May 30, 2023   |   By: Dominique Braggs Estate planning involves discussing personal topics such as family, finances, and future goals. A well-designed estate plan will preserve your legacy for generations to come. Therefore, creating an estate plan is one of the most important things you will ever do. As a result, it is essential to… Continue reading The Most Important Questions to Ask an Estate Planning Lawyer

Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.