SmolenPlevy Law Newsletter

Read the SmolenPlevy Report from Counsel, our quarterly law newsletter, for the latest insights and developments in business, family law and estate planning.


SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2023 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2023 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Child Support: An Overview
  2. Federal Estate Taxation
  3. Revocable Living Trusts
  4. Seven Common Issues That Arise During a Divorce
  5. What Are Shareholder Rights, and Why Do They Matter?

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2023 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2023 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Child Support Enforcement Is Complicated
  2. How Could Federal Estate Taxation Affect You?
  3. Five Ways Restructuring Your Business Could Help You
  4. Is a Living Trust Right for You?
  5. Understanding the Complexities of Equitable Distribution in a Divorce

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2022 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2022 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. New Rule on Inherited IRAs Could Impact Tax Liability
  2. SmolenPlevy in the News
  3. SmolenPlevy in the Community
  4. Adopting a Child From a Spouse’s Previous Marriage
  5. When Is it Time for a Business Divorce?
  6. The Collateral Consequences of Child Support
  7. What is Employee Misclassification?

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2022 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2022 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. What Can a Prenuptial Agreement Do For You
  2. SmolenPlevy In the Community
  3. Is a Living Will Right For You?
  4. What is Marital Property?
  5. How Businesses Can Hurt Themselves With Form Contracts
  6. What is At-Will Employment?

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2022 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2022 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Understanding Federal Estate Taxation
  2. SmolenPlevy In the Community
  3. Five Things to Know About Equitable Distribution
  4. The Probate Process: Authenticating the Last Will and Testament
  5. Compiling a Marital Balance Sheet in Divorce
  6. How Do You Avoid Double Taxation?

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2022 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2022 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. 7 Things You Should Know About the Divorce Process
  2. SmolenPlevy In the Community
  3. What Makes a Trustee So Trustworthy?
  4. The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media and Divorce
  5. What is a Revocable Living Trust and Do You Need It?
  6. What You Should Know Before Starting a Business as an LLC

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2021 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2021 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. What Happens When a Will is Out of Date?
  2. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  3. SmolenPlevy In the Community
  4. When to Consider an Order of Protection
  5. Creating an Education Legacy Using a Family Education Trust
  6. Bringing in Children from a Previous Marriage
  7. The Benefits and Drawbacks of C-Corps

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2021 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2021 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. The Best Interests of the Child: Factors a Judge May Consider in Deciding Custody
  2. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  3. SmolenPlevy In the Community
  4. How Do Estate and Gift Transfer Taxes Work?
  5. Does Dad Always Pay for Child Support in a Divorce?
  6. The Basics of Business Format Franchises
  7. When Can a Legal Dispute be Solved by Mediation?

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2021 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2021 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Estate Planning When Time Is Short
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy 
  3. Establishing Paternity
  4. Contractual Capacity
  5. Federal Estate Taxation
  6. Divorce and College: Planning Ahead is Crucial

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2020 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2020 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Coronavirus: How It Affects Child Visitation 
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy 
  3. A Message From SmolenPlevy on Coronavirus 
  4. Estate Planning during COVID-19 
  5. Powers of Attorney: Springing vs. Non-Springing 
  6. Five Issues to Consider before Adopting a Stepchild 
  7. SmolenPlevy In the Community

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2020 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2020 Newsletter 

Articles:

  1. Who Gets the Engagement Ring After a Breakup? 
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. SmolenPlevy in the Community
  4. A Second Walk Down the Aisle Can Complicate Estate Planning 
  5. A Father’s Rights 
  6. Game, Set, Match: How to Assess a Business’ Game Plan
  7. SmolenPlevy in the Media

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2019 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2019 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Smart Estate Planning Can Prevent Epic Legal Battles
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. SmolenPlevy in the Community
  4. Divorce and Relocation
  5. Independent Contractors
  6. What Estate Planning Strategies are Available for Non-U.S. Citizens?
  7. SmolenPlevy in the Media

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2019 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2019 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Divorce and College: Planning Ahead is Crucial
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. SmolenPlevy in the Community
  4. Estate Planning for Pets: Protecting Your Pets After You’re Gone
  5. Preparing for a Divorce: Gathering Your Financial Documents
  6. Age Discrimination in Employment
  7. SmolenPlevy in the Media

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2019 Newsletter

 SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2019 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Estate Planning for Your Digital Assets and Accounts
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. SmolenPlevy in the Community
  4. How Does a Court Decide Custody?
  5. At Your Own Risk: The Pitfalls of DIY Estate Planning
  6. Starting a Business – The Franchise Option
  7. SmolenPlevy in the Media

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2018 Newsletter

 SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2018 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. 6 Tips to Survive the Holidays for Divorced Parents
  2. Considering the LLC for Your Business Needs
  3. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  4. SmolenPlevy in the Community
  5. When Should You Turn Down an Inheritance?
  6. The Custody and Visitation Rights of Grandparents and Siblings in Virginia
  7. SmolenPlevy in the Media

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2018 Newsletter

 SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2018 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. 6 Summer Vacation Tips for Divorce or Separated Parents
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. Keeping the Family Business in the Family
  4. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  5. Unmarried Couples Must Consider Alternative Planning Strategies
  6. Domestic Violence Is More Common Than You Realize
  7. SmolenPlevy in the Community

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2018 Newsletter

 SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2018 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Estate Planning Questions for Single Parents
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. Child Support: An Overview
  4. International Estate Planning: How to Avoid Tax Traps
  5. Cohabitation
  6. Who Should be the Guardian of your Minor Children
  7. SmolenPlevy in the Media

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2017 Newsletter

 SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2017 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Five Reasons Millennials Need a Prenup
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. Adoption: Types of Adoption and How to Adopt
  4. Estate Planning for Blended Families
  5. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  6. SmolenPlevy in the Community

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2017 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2017 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. What Trumponomics Could Mean for Death and Taxes
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. Who Gets the Engagement Ring after a Breakup?
  4. Make Healthcare Decisions While You’re Healthy
  5. Do You Need to File a Gift or Estate Tax Return?
  6. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  7. SmolenPlevy in the Community

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2016 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2016 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Life After Divorce: Six Common Post-Divorce Life Changes
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. Wills – Why Have One and What to Include
  4. Five Reasons For a Prenup – Even if You Aren’t a Celebrity
  5. SmolenPlevy in the Media

SmolenPlevy’s Fall/Winter 2015 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Fall/Winter 2015 Law Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Protecting Your Digital Assets after Death
  2. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  3. SmolenPlevy in the Community
  4. Divorce and Relocation
  5. Considering an LLC for Your Business Needs
  6. Accolades for SmolenPlevy

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2015 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Summer 2015 Law Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Death and Taxes: Gifting Money Lowers Taxes but Might Raise Anxieties
  2. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  3. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  4. Guardianships
  5. Independent Contractors

SmolenPlevy’s Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Winter/Spring 2015 Law Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Is the “Step Up” Stepping Down?
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. Arbitration Clauses in Employment Contracts
  4. Life Insurance Can Be Part of Your Estate Plan
  5. SmolenPlevy in the Media and the Community

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2014 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Fall 2014 Law Newsletter

Articles:

  1. The Wrong Way to Avoid “Trust Fund Kids”
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. Age Discrimination in Employment
  4. Freelancers’ Articles Are Not Free
  5. The Marital Deduction: A Valuable Estate Planning Tool
  6. Homeowners’ Insurance: The Devil Resides in the Details

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2014 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Summer 2014 Law Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Hollywood Icons Put Spotlight on End-of-Life Planning
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. SmolenPlevy in the Media and in the Community
  4. Real Estate Deals Gone Wrong
  5. Ensure Your Financial Privacy

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2014 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Spring 2014 Law Newsletter

Articles:

  1. “Cyberspying” Between Parents: A Sly Game That Nobody Wins
  2. SmolenPlevy in the Media and in the Community
  3. Before You Start a Business…
  4. Tax-Free Gains from Home Sales
  5. Estate Planning–Powers of Appointment

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2014 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Winter 2014 Law Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Domestic Violence Is More Common Than You Realize
  2. Accolades for SmolenPlevy
  3. Deducting the Business Use of Your Home
  4. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  5. E-Mail Is Binding
  6. What Is a REIT?

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2013 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Fall 2013 Law Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Divorce and College: Planning Ahead is Crucial
  2. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  3. Limited Liability Companies: The Best of All Worlds?
  4. Protect Your Plastic
  5. Identity Theft Policies for Businesses

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2013 Newsletter

 SmolenPlevy Summer 2013 Law Newsletter

Articles:

  1. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  2. Summer Vacation Tips for Divorced or Separated Parents
  3. Marriage and Divorce Laws Vary State-by-State: Take Time to Learn Your Rights
  4. Take the Time to Update Your Will
  5. Careful Whom Your Add to Accounts

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2013 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Spring 2013 Law Newsletter

Articles:

  1. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  2. American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
  3. Facebook Posting Leads to an “F”
  4. Financial Fraud Against the Elderly

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2013 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. SmolenPlevy Attorneys Receive Legal Elite Honor
  2. SmolenPlevy in the Media
  3. Classifying Employees for Wages
  4. How Long Has This Been Going On?

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2012 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Fall 2012 Law Newsletter

Articles:

  1. Divorce and Relocation
  2. Jason Smolen & Alan Plevy Receive Esteemed AV Preeminent Rating
  3. Continuation of Child Support for Severely and Permanently Disabled Adult Children
  4. Criminal Background Checks on Employees 

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2012 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Summer 2012 Newsletter

Articles:

  1. 2012 Could Be the End – Without Smart Estate Planning
  2. Coordinating Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning
  3. After a Divorce: Taking the Right Steps, Right Away
  4. Who Gets Your Passwords – After You Pass Away?