Did Aretha Franklin Die Without a Will?

Did Aretha Franklin Die Without a Will? A Cautionary Tale for Estate Planning Too little estate planning can put your heirs in a bind and tie up your estate in time-consuming and costly probate litigation. As the legal saga of Aretha Franklin’s estate shows,...

Gloria Vanderbilt: No Trust Fund Kids for Her

We are at the precipice of what is being called “The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History,” as baby boomers are set to pass down $84 trillion to younger generations.[1] Every parent wants to see their children succeed. But some may wonder whether an inheritance will...

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...

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...

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...
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