As schools plan to reopen in the fall, colleges included, parents and their children are faced with a critical decision: should they go back, and if so, what will happen if they get sick? Recently, Attorney Katz of J.D. Katz, P.C., was interviewed on Fox News regarding some of the various estate planning documents all […]
Trusts are a great tool for individuals who wish to preserve their assets for their children, grandchildren, and more. However, if someone establishes a trust and later gets divorced, without certain provisions in place, their trust may be subject to equitable distribution, thereby causing their loved ones to lose out on the assets that should […]
As you prepare for retirement, it is critical that you prepare your estate plan for your retirement as well. Oftentimes, estate planning is a drastically overlooked part of retirement, and we are here to say that you should not make the same mistake. If you are someone who is now looking to retire and wish […]
If you are someone who is looking into creating a comprehensive estate plan that best serves you and your family, you most likely have several questions. Oftentimes, our clients ask us, first and foremost, about wills, trusts, and what the difference is between them. Both of these documents are fantastic ways to preserve and protect […]
Every estate plan must have various facets, and while creating a will is a fantastic start, many people also find that creating trusts is a fantastic way to prepare their assets for the future. Please read on and reach out to our experienced Montgomery County estate planning attorneys today to learn more about trusts, how […]
Attorney J.D. Katz has authored an article for Bloomberg Tax regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it may have on taxes at a local and state level. This is something that applies to every tax-paying citizen in our state. Click here to read the article.
There are few things more stressful in life than the dissolution of a marriage. Not only is divorce an emotional issue, but it is also a legal and a financial one. Of course, if you are in the middle of a divorce, you most likely have more pressing issues on your mind, however, if you […]
There are various facets to any comprehensive estate plan, and though oftentimes, we tend to focus on our larger, more financially-significant assets, such as real estate, many people have various items of sentimental value that they wish to be accounted for in their estate plans as well. Whether it be musical instruments, certain collections, or […]
Construction within the District of Columbia presents a unique challenge to developers. Where other jurisdictions may require a developer to exclusively deal with the local zoning authority to acquire a permit, the District often requires developers to seek additional review for projects located in designated historic districts (e.g., Georgetown, Shaw, Capitol Hill). Developers face challenges […]
