Publications

The Law Offices of Guttenberg & Franklin, LLC regularly publishes a newsletter called The Guttenberg Press as well as bulletins on topics of special interest as the law changes and as needs require.

The Guttenberg Press, Spring 2011

  • Welcome Amanda Franklin, Our New Partner! And introducing our new look and new name!
  • New Estate and Gift Tax Chyanges for 2011 and 2012: A 2-Year Window of Opportunity
  • Important Power of Attorney Reminder

The Guttenberg Press, Fall 2010

  • A Window of Opportunity for Strategic Gifts: 7 Factors and the “GRAT” Home-Run
  • New Maryland Financial Powers of Attorney Effective October 1, 2010: Action Required

Aryeh’s analysis of new Maryland power of attorney legislation in 2011

  • Supplement to Maryland Estate Planning Book (Publication Date 1/11)

The Guttenberg Press, Winter 2009

  • New Estate Planning Changes - and Opportunities - for 2009
  • Formula Clause May "Disinherit" Spouse Due to 2009 Increase in Exemption .. and Solutions
  • Questions We've Been Asked
  • Things We've Been Up To Lately

The Guttenberg Press, Fall 2008

  • The 2008 Presidential Election and the Future of the Estate Tax: Prognosis and Strategic Planning
  • FDIC Insurance - Who is Insured and for How Much?
  • Key Tax Changes in the 2008 Housing Act
  • Things We've Been Up To Lately

The Guttenberg Press, Winter 2007-2008

  • The Financial Power of Attorney: A "Must" for Incapacity and Estate Tax Planning
  • 529 College Savings Plans:...2 Common Questions and 1 Tip
  • Alternate Valuation
  • Things We've Been Up To Lately

The Guttenberg Press, Summer 2007

  • 10 Costly Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 
  • Reach of "Kiddie Tax" Broadened: But Opportunities Still Exist
  • Things We've Been Up To Lately
  • We're Moving!

The Guttenberg Press, Winter 2006-2007

  • Maryland’s New Estate Tax Remedy – the "State-Only QTIP"
  • Create Large Estate Tax Savings for Your Children Through Generation-Skipping Trusts
  • Things We've Been Up To Lately

The Guttenberg Press, Spring 2006

  • A Trust That's Too Hot Not To Touch: The HEET
  • New Medicaid Eligibility Rules Require Revised Planning For Long Term Care
  • Things We've Been Up To Lately

The Guttenberg Press, Winter 2006

  • Federal and Maryland Estate and Gift Tax Changes Effective in 2006
  • The Roth 401(k) Arrives in 2006
  • Don't "Mess Up" the Marital Deduction! Sloppily-Drawn Wills Can Cause Major Estate Tax Problems
  • Things We've Been Up To Lately

The Guttenberg Press, Summer 2005

  • Reducing Your Estate Tax Through Lifetime Gifts
  • Annual Gift Tax Exclusion and Lifetime Gift Tax Exemption
  • How to Make Your Own Health Care Decisions When You Can't

The Guttenberg Press, Spring 2005
  • Locking in Low Interest Rates Now for Charitable Lead Trusts
  • Using IRA's as a Tool to Achieve Greater Family Wealth

The Guttenberg Press, Fall 2004
  • Maryland “Decouples” its Estate Tax: A $64,400 Trap for the Unwary-- Solutions  for You and Your Heirs and Other Planning Opportunities After Decoupling

The Guttenberg Press, Spring 2004
  • Family Limited Partnerships Under Attack: Strategies for Cure and Resuscitation
  • 529 Plans: Practical Considerations and Common Scenarios
  • Estate, Generation-Skipping and Gift Tax Changes on Tap for 2004

The Guttenberg Press, Winter 2003
  • The Life Insurance Trust - A Panacea for Estate Tax Savings
  • Proactive Planning and Strategies Under the 2003 Tax Act

The Guttenberg Press, Fall 2002
  • New and Extraordinary Uses of Disclaimer Trusts for Flexibility, Asset Protection and Estate Tax Reduction
  • Wealth Transfer Planning With 529 Plans

The Guttenberg Press, Fall 2001
  • New Estate and Gift Tax Changes Create Opportunities and Require Second Look at Estate Plans

Charitable Giving Strategies
  • PowerPoint Presentation, UMMS Foundation, February 15, 2005

Integrating the Four Exemptions for Optimum Strategic Estate Planning for Maryland Taxpayers
  • MICPEL Presentation, September 8, 2006

Recent News

Amanda Hunt Franklin admitted as member; firm changes name to Guttenberg & Franklin, LLC

New Estate and Gift Tax Changes for 2011 and 2012; A 2-Year Window of Opportunity

New Maryland Financial Power of Attorney Effective October 1, 2010: Action Required!

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Aryeh selected as SuperLawyer for 2011

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