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The Law Office of Jane Frankel Sims YOUR Estate Matters |
2012
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Welcome to the second installment of our quarterly newsletter. This issue contains updates on potential 2013 estate tax law changes, one of our favorite charities and more...
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FIRM NEWS
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THE FIRM IS NAMED A 2012 MARYLAND CHAMBER SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS FINALIST!
 We are THRILLED to be nominated one of three finalists in the upcoming 2012 Maryland Chamber Small Business Awards in the 1-10 Employee category. The event is on June 7, 2012 at the Hotel at Arundel Mills Preserve - keep your fingers crossed for us!
To find out more click here.
THE EXPANSION CONTINUES...
As you know we have expanded our office space. Now our paralegals have new, spacious work areas to accommodate their ever increasing work load.
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CONGRATULATIONS - ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY ADMITTED TO THE PENNSYLVANIA BAR!
Associate Attorney Laura Thomas has been admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar. Our law firm now can serve clients in the State of Pennsylvania, in addition to Maryland, D.C. and New York.
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ESTATE PLANNING NEWS
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ESTATE & GIFT TAXES in an Election year...
What will the future hold?
Many of the tax provisions enacted by Congress at the end of 2010 are set to expire on December 31, 2012. Currently, there is a $5 million estate tax exemption and a tax rate of 35% on any amount over $5 million.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
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FIRM CALENDAR
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The month of May is going to be a busy one.
On Tuesday May 1, 2012, Associate Attorney Laura Thomas participated in pro bono legal work at Howard County Law Day, where she prepared advance directives and statutory powers of attorney for disadvantaged, elderly Howard County residents.
On May 8, 2012, Jane, John Robinson and Laura Thomas are going to be attending the Advanced Estate Planning Institute in Columbia, MD. At this continuing legal education seminar, they will be studying the most up to date estate planning techniques and developments in the law.
On May 14, 2012 from 4-5pm, Jane is going to be a special guest on WOLB Talk Radio Baltimore 1010am with Lori and Bob Hollander on their program "Black, White & Gay in America." Jane will be talking about the challenges same sex couples face when it comes to estate planning. Learn more by clicking here.
From May 19 - May 22, 2012, Jane will be attending the International Council of Shopping Centers Global Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada - RECON.
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JFS LAW - IN THE COMMUNITY
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On May 12, 2012, the firm is sponsoring Art With a Heart's annual fundraiser. Art with a Heart's mission is to enhance the lives of people in need through visual art. Art with a Heart brings its visual art programs to abused, neglected and abandoned children; homeless people; battered women and their children; pregnant adolescents; mentally and physically disabled adults; low-income senior citizens; elementary, middle, and high school students; youth in after-school programs; and children receiving long-term health care.
We hope to see you there - it's a great cause!
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THANK YOU
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We thank you for your business and support of our firm. Feel free to call us at 410-828-7775 with any estate planning questions or concerns, and as always we are most grateful for your referrals.
Thank you,
Jane Frankel Sims
Founder/ Managing Attorney
The Law Office of Jane Frankel Sims
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