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Balancing Act: What Matters Most to You?
When people begin getting their affairs in order through the creation of an estate plan, they often face a delicate balancing act between saving on income and estate taxes, protecting their hard-earned savings from their ultimate beneficiaries’ creditors, and providing maximum benefit to their...
Taxes That Can Impact Your Estate Plan
Estate planning involves deciding how to plan for the management of your money, property, and well-being before your death and how to distribute your money and property after your death. A comprehensive estate plan should consider the impact that taxes can have on your estate and ensure that your...
Maryland Estate and Trust Lawyer Jake Polivka Joins HWK Law Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HWK Law Group Hires Estate and Trust Attorney Jake Polivka Strengthens its reputation for providing trusted estate planning services to individuals and families in Maryland Lutherville, Maryland, March 4, 2024 – HWK Law Group announced today the newest member of its...
Attorney Chester Hobbs Joins HWK Law Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HWK Law Group Expands Practice Areas Hires Esteemed Attorney Chester H. Hobbs, IV Lutherville and Hagerstown, Maryland, February 20, 2024 – HWK Law Group announced today the newest member of its team, attorney Chester Hobbs. Chester brings with him a wealth of knowledge in...
5 Ways to Show Yourself a Little Love This Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is a perfect opportunity to practice self-love and self-care. But remember, while this particular day puts love top-of-mind, self-love is an ongoing practice, and it's important to prioritize your well-being not just on Valentine's Day, but every day of the year! Everyone needs to...
If You Own Any of These Assets, You Need to Watch Their Value
As we begin 2024, it is crucial to review estate planning goals and strategies that may be affected by changes in the federal estate tax exemption law. At the end of 2025, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) the estate tax exemption, which is $10 million, adjusted for inflation, may revert to the...
Case Study: How Concerned Should You Be about Estate Tax Issues?
If you have significant wealth, you may be exposed to future estate tax issues and burdens that must be acted on before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduces the estate tax exemption in 2026. Developing and implementing the right estate planning and tax strategies takes time. You may need to prepare...
Why You Might Have an Estate Tax Issue Soon
The Countdown Begins: Will We Keep the $10 Million Exemption? The year 2026 is quickly approaching, bringing substantial changes that may affect your estate tax situation. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 significantly increased the federal estate tax exemption to $10 million adjusted for...
How Your Financial and Estate Planning Team Has Your Back
Comprehensive estate and financial plans are not just for the wealthy. Anyone who cares for a person or cause and who wants to provide for the person or cause after they die can benefit from such plans. Along with comprehensive estate and financial plans comes a team to help you create, manage,...
The Lesson Plan for Your Estate
We thank you, teachers, for your time and dedication to teaching the future generation. You provide the foundational knowledge necessary to ensure the success of tomorrow’s leaders. We are here to make sure you have the foundational estate planning documents to ensure your own successful future....