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:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2023 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2022 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2022 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2022 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2022 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2021 Newsletter

Articles:

What Happens When a Will is Out of Date?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

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2021 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2021 Newsletter

Articles:

Estate Planning When Time Is Short
Accolades for SmolenPlevy
Establishing Paternity
Contractual Capacity
Federal Estate Taxation
Divorce and College: Planning Ahead is Crucial

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2020 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2020 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2019 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2019 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2019 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2018 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2018 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2018 Newsletter

Articles:

Estate Planning Questions for Single Parents
Accolades for SmolenPlevy
Child Support: An Overview
International Estate Planning: How to Avoid Tax Traps
Cohabitation
Who Should be the Guardian of your Minor Children
SmolenPlevy in the Media

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2017 Newsletter

Articles:

Five Reasons Millennials Need a Prenup
Accolades for SmolenPlevy
Adoption: Types of Adoption and How to Adopt
Estate Planning for Blended Families
SmolenPlevy in the Media
SmolenPlevy in the Community

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2017 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2016 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Fall/Winter 2015 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Fall/Winter 2015 Law Newsletter

Articles:

Protecting Your Digital Assets after Death
SmolenPlevy in the Media
SmolenPlevy in the Community
Divorce and Relocation
Considering an LLC for Your Business Needs
Accolades for SmolenPlevy

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2015 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Summer 2015 Law Newsletter

Articles:

Death and Taxes: Gifting Money Lowers Taxes but Might Raise Anxieties
SmolenPlevy in the Media
Accolades for SmolenPlevy
Guardianships
Independent Contractors

SmolenPlevy’s Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Winter/Spring 2015 Law Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2014 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Fall 2014 Law Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2014 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Summer 2014 Law Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2014 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Spring 2014 Law Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2014 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Winter 2014 Law Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2013 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Fall 2013 Law Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2013 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Summer 2013 Law Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Spring 2013 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Spring 2013 Law Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Winter 2013 Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Fall 2012 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Fall 2012 Law Newsletter

Articles:

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

SmolenPlevy’s Summer 2012 Newsletter

SmolenPlevy Summer 2012 Newsletter

Articles:

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