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The Paley Rothman Blog

Paley Rothman shares this library of resources with clients and friends of the firm to help them stay ahead of legal and business developments and trends. Here, you will find helpful tips and tools written by our attorneys. The information in the blogs and articles is not a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Should you have any questions or want legal advice, please contact the attorney who wrote the blog or article.

Estate Planning, Tax

Changes in MD Estate Planning Laws Affect Individuals

Several significant changes enacted this year by the Maryland legislature may affect your estate planning. Perhaps the most important development, however, is a non-change. Maryland did not increase its separate estate tax exemption. It is currently $1 million and remains much lower than the Federal exemption, which this year increased to $3.5 million.

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Tax

Real Estate - Use of IDOTS

In Maryland for the refinance of commercial properties, the use of an IDOT (Indemnity Deed of Trust) may save thousand of dollars in recording taxes - in this case...

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