January 30th, 2025
Ashes to Ashes: A Legal Guide to Honoring Final Wishes
Is Spreading Ashes Legal? When an individual passes away, the handling of their remains is generally guided by their estate planning documents. If these documents are absent or lack specific instructions about the final disposition…
December 19th, 2024
45 Stein Sperling Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Maryland on 2025 List
Stein Sperling is proud to announce 45 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, including attorneys on the Top 50, and Top 100 lists.…
November 8th, 2024
Stein Sperling Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms
Stein Sperling has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in 5 practice areas and regionally in 19 practice areas. For the seventh year in a row,…
August 24th, 2024
Recent Changes Allowing 529 Plan Rollover to Roth IRA
Did you know that you that can roll over your 529 plan to a Roth IRA? As of January 1, 2024, funds in a 529 plan may be distributed to a Roth IRA for the…
May 9th, 2024
Senior Fraud Awareness Day: Ensuring Your Loved Ones Aren’t Victims
Did you know seniors lost an estimated $3.1 billion annually to financial scams and fraud? Shockingly, the total losses of fraud reported by elderly victims have increased 84% since 2021. May 15th is National Senior…
April 1st, 2024
Estate Planning Jitters? You Asked, We Answered During This Key Month!
Why Do I Need a Will (or any estate planning for that matter)? First and foremost, you want to remain in control of your final dispositive wishes. If you die without a Will, you will die “intestate.” Dying intestate…
November 15th, 2023
The Benefits of Jumpstarting Estate Planning
As the holiday season unfolds and we transition into the New Year, it’s important to consider a resolution that holds significant importance for ourselves and our loved ones: reviewing estate documents. There’s no need to…
October 2nd, 2023
The Biggest Mistakes People Make with Their Wills
Everyone should have a will. But having a will isn’t always enough – here are some of the biggest mistakes people often make when considering the terms of their wills. Mistake 1: Not Having a…
August 22nd, 2023
Mastering Your Estate Plan: Four Key Dos and Don’ts
If you’re reading this, there is still time to take part in Make a Will Month. Post beach, pre back-to-school, August is a great time to catch up on the project nearly everyone loves to…
August 18th, 2023
David De Jong and Sarah Broder Discuss SECURE 2.0 on Podcast
Stein Sperling’s David De Jong and Sarah Broder appeared on the podcast ForYourBenefit on the Federal News Network with host Bob Leins to discuss SECURE 2.0, which changes the landscape of retirement plans. Topics of…
