• Related Attorney(s):
• Leslie J. Williams

• Practice Area(s):
• Estates and Trusts

Let’s see: the stock market moves like a yo-yo on an hourly basis, the national political climate is as clear as mud, and Maryland has seen an earthquake, a hurricane, and flooding all in the span of a few short weeks. Doesn’t seem like a great time to be thinking about significant estate and gift planning? In fact, a combination of factors makes this the perfect time to consider such planning.

• Related Attorney(s):
• Leslie J. Williams

• Practice Area(s):
• Estates and Trusts

President Obama signed into law the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 at the end of last year. This law can simply be called the “Tax Relief Act.” The Tax Relief Act offers significant relief on the estate and gift tax front, but although the news is mostly good, there are some concerns as well.