May 18, 2012
Posted by vanderhave in Blog - "Altman Speaks"
Jack of All Trades? Not In My Profession!
I am an Estate Planning Attorney. A recent case in Florida points out the dangers and pitfalls of attorneys wearing too many hats. An attorney who prepared various trusts and wills for a client, then sold the same client various annuity products. The attorney was eventually disciplined and sued... Read More
May 16, 2012
Posted by vanderhave in Blog - "Altman Speaks", Newsroom
The Hidden Costs of Divorce
Responding to an inquiry from an AARP Magazine writer, estate planning attorney, Gary Altman, Esq., offers some interesting food for thought on the hidden costs of divorce, as it pertains to one’s assets/estate. “There are lots of financial issues relating to divorce –... Read More
May 14, 2012
Posted by vanderhave in Blog - "Altman Speaks"
Controversy Over Pepsi Cola’s Secret Formula
As odd as this might sound, I have never even tasted Pepsi or Coke. However, that doesn’t make the recent case involving Pepsi’s secret formula interesting to me, as an estate planning attorney. Apparently, the heirs of Richard John Ritchie, who is credited with reformulating Pepsi-Cola in... Read More
May 9, 2012
Posted by vanderhave in Blog - "Altman Speaks"
On the Horizon: Maryland’s New Definition of “Child” and “Funeral Expenses”
Currently, Maryland State law (Estates and Trusts §1-205) defines a “child” as “a legitimate child, an adopted child, and [certain] illegitimate child[ren]…A child does not include a stepchild, a foster child, or a grandchild or more remote descendant.” After the current legislative... Read More
May 7, 2012
Posted by vanderhave in Blog - "Altman Speaks", Newsroom
“The Horror” – Gary Altman Stresses the Dangers of Not Working With a Legitimate Estate Planning Attorney
May 2012 In an interview with Financial Advisor magazine, estate planning attorney, Gary Altman, highlights the mistakes that general practice attorneys make when tackling estate planning. “There are attorneys who will do a will or a trust for someone even though they do divorces or real estate... Read MoreConnect with us!
