Thomason and Hessmer is committed to educating our clients and prospective clients with news and highlights of Maryland law, estate tax highlights and other matters of importance for your planning consideration.  We typically publish three newsletters a year.  Here is a sample of some of our general information we hope you will find useful.  Contact us if you have questions or if we can help you pursue some of the other estate planning vehicles referred to herein or other questions.

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Top Ten Excuses
The Top Ten Excuses why people put off their estate planning

Last Will and Testament of John Doe
What would happen in Maryland if you died without a Will?

What Exactly Is Your Estate?
Knowing exactly what your estate is worth will help you plan for maximizing your wishes and minimize your tax liabilities

Planning for Gifts to Children or Grandchildren
Tax rules, rights of minors, special needs beneficiaries -- a newsletter of hot topics

12 Month Plan for Financial Management
Encouragement and justification to help demystify and organize your financial future

Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation
Remembering our parents as well as our children in our estate planning