Can Filing a Business Defamation Lawsuit Backfire?
After you have taken the steps outlined in the previous articles on the topic of social media business defamation, The Proper Response To Social Media and Business Defamation and Preserving Evidence Can Be “Key Element” in Business Defamation Success, if you still believe that your only recourse is to file suit then you need to seriously consider the ways in which a business defamation lawsuit can backfire. Continue reading
The Importance of Keeping Beneficiary Designations Up-To-Date
The bulk of inheritances left to loved ones are usually not held in bank accounts, cars, and other tangible assets. Rather, they are tied up in retirement accounts (such as an IRA, SEP, 401(k) or 403(b)), life insurance policies, annuities, or employee benefit plans or stock options. A will does not govern the disposal of these assets. So, how can you guarantee that your inheritance passes in accordance with your wishes? Review all of your beneficiary designations upon any life changing event, or at least every three years. Continue reading
PK Law’s David Pessin to Present to Athletes at “Tackle What’s Next Summit”
Co-Founding Member of Pessin Katz Law, P.A. (PK Law), David Pessin, will be presenting on a panel at this year’s Tackle What’s Next Summit this September 23, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The Summit aims to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages, sports and circumstances to find a focus that fits their life, mission and passion outside of sports. Continue reading
PK Law Member Lauren Ades Selected to J’More’s Annual 10 Under 40 List
Congratulations to PK Law Member Lauren Ades on her recent selection to J’More’s 10 Under 40 Feature. The list, which is selected annually, includes a group of influencers, thought agents and movers-and-shakers under the age of 40, in Jewish Baltimore. Continue reading
PK Law Gives Back With Monthly Volunteering at Franciscan Center
PK Law sends a group of volunteers the second Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner at the Franciscan Center. All PK Law attorneys and employees are invited to bond with their colleagues, have fun and give back! Family members and friends are invited to join as well. Dinner service is 5:30-7:00 p.m. and dinner assignments include… Continue reading
PK Law Learning Center:
Estate Planning 101
August 8, 2019 — 10:00am – 11:15am: Join PK Law Estate Planning Attorney Kristy Bayus Williams to learn the ABC’s of wills, trusts, estates and powers of attorney and the planning you need to protect yourself and your family. Continue reading
Medicaid Planning: How to Pay for the Cost of Long Term Care
August 29, 2019 — 6:30pm- 7:45pm: Join PK Law Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Cheryl Jones to learn the importance of Medicaid planning for yourself and your parents, and how you can protect assets while qualifying for Medicaid. Continue reading
Long Term Caring – Simplified!
September 12, 2019 — 10:00am – 11:15am Join Special Guest Melissa Barnickel, CPA, CLTC of Baygroup Insurance LLC and PK Law Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Cheryl Jones to learn about long term care, importance of planning and options for paying for care including long term care insurance. Continue reading
Important Legal Issues for Families Facing Parkinson’s and Other Neurological Disorders
September 18, 2019 — 5:30pm – 6:30pm Unique legal issues confront families whose loved one is in the grips of Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders. Join PK Law Estate Planning Attorney Elizabeth Green to learn how to stay ahead of those issues with the appropriate planning and implementation of legal documents, including wills, trusts, health care directives and powers of attorney. Elizabeth will also address how families can be proactive so that their life savings will not be exhausted on the costs of long term care. Continue reading
Estate Planning 101
September 19, 2019 — 6:30pm- 7:45pm: Join PK Law Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Cheryl Jones to learn the ABCs of wills, trusts, estates and powers of attorney and the planning you need to protect yourself and your family. Continue reading
PK Law On-The-Road:
Estate Planning 101 For Young Families – Why You Must Take Time to Start Your Estate Planning NOW!
August 28, 2019 — 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Greene Turtle, 118 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030 As a young family you have many things that keep you running at a record pace. You may think that you do not need estate planning until you acquire more assets, your children are born, or you hit a certain other milestone. Join PK Law Estate Planning Attorney Kristy Williams to learn why it is so important to start your estate planning now. Continue reading
Estate Planning 101 For Young Families – Why You Must Take Time to Start Your Estate Planning NOW!
September 26, 2019 — 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Greene Turtle, 118 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030 As a young family you have many things that keep you running at a record pace. You may think that you do not need estate planning until you acquire more assets, your children are born, or you hit a certain other milestone. Join PK Law Estate Planning Attorney Kristy Williams to learn why it is so important to start your estate planning now. Continue reading