July 20th, 2018
New Law Makes General Contractors Liable For Unpaid Wages Of Their Subcontractors
Effective October 1, 2018, a new Maryland Law called the “General Contractor Liability for Unpaid Wages Act” makes construction general contractors (the “GC”), jointly and severally liable to pay their subcontractor’s employees’ wages, when the…
July 2nd, 2018
Bethesda Magazine List of Top Estate Lawyers Includes Four From Stein Sperling
Bethesda Magazine once again named Stein Sperling Estates + Trusts attorneys Steven Widdes and Ann Jakabcin among the region’s “Top Estate Lawyers,” in the July/August 2018 edition. Also joining the list this year as rising…
June 25th, 2018
When Your Vehicle Is Towed After An Accident in Maryland
Among the many factors to consider when you are involved in an automobile collision is what happens to your vehicle in the event that it is disabled and needs to be towed. What are your…
May 10th, 2018
Julie Christopher Interviewed on Tips for Protecting Finances
Stein Sperling family law attorney Julie Christopher was interviewed by Halpern Financial blog article “Life Before Loss: Protect Yourself from Financial Disaster.” Julie shared details on her top five tips for protecting finances. Those tips…
May 1st, 2018
IRS to End Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP)
In IR-2018-52, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it would be ending the 2014 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) on September 28, 2018. Since the original 2009 program launched, more than 56,000 taxpayers have used the…
April 30th, 2018
2018 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers List Includes 22 Stein Sperling Attorneys
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers magazine, featured in the April 22, 2018, Washington Post Magazine, recognized 23 Stein Sperling attorneys on their 2018 Top 50, Top 100, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers develops an annual…
April 24th, 2018
The Importance of Designating Standby Guardians for Young Children
A common reason parents of young children consider estate planning is to ensure their children are properly cared for in the event that either or both parents pass away. Most parents of young children understand the…
April 20th, 2018
Stein Sperling Attorneys Interviewed on Tax Reform
Stein Sperling tax attorneys David De Jong and Mark Schweighofer and estates and trusts attorney Steven Widdes were interviewed by Montgomery Community Media, as part of their Small Business Network series, on “The Good, The…
April 1st, 2018
Don’t Forget Your Annual Report and Personal Property Return!
Beginning in 2018, Maryland business owners will no longer be mailed a reminder to file their company’s Annual Report and Personal Property Return on or before April 15 (April 16 this year because April 15…
March 21st, 2018
The Cost of Dying in Maryland
There is an adage – “nothing is certain except death and taxes” – which is particularly applicable to Maryland residents. Although exposure to federal estate taxes has become less of a concern for many1, Maryland…
