With the proliferation of trusts in estate planning and real estate over the past two decades, lawyers are increasingly presented with client issues requiring litigation involving a trust. Litigation may include a trust in a number of circumstances. For example,… Read More
Preliminary Considerations for Litigation Involving a Trust
December 8th, 2016Charles Jones to speak at Succession Planning Seminar
August 2nd, 2016On August 25th from 4-6:30PM, Charles Jones of Thomas & Libowitz, P.A., and Tom Harty of Principal National, will give a presentation on the Components of an Effective Business Continuation Plan. Click here for details.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Closes on Acquisition of Tennis Channel
March 4th, 2016Thomas & Libowitz, P.A. is pleased to report that it assisted Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. in its $350 million dollar acquisition of the stock of the Tennis Channel.
Baltimore Magazine Honors T&L Attorneys!
March 4th, 2016Congratulations to the following individuals for their recognition in Baltimore Magazine: Frank Laws – Business Litigation Super Lawyer Margaret Argent – Family Law Super Lawyer Steven Thomas – Mergers & Acquisitions Super Lawyer Munachi Nsofor – Intellectual Property Rising Star… Read More
T&L joins International Society of Primerus Law Firms
March 4th, 2016Our firm is a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, a highly selective society of the world’s finest independent boutique law firms. The International Society of Primerus Law Firms (Primerus) is a society of top-rated, independent, boutique… Read More
Charles B. Jones recognized as an Accredited Estate Planner
March 3rd, 2016The Review Committee of the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) has approved the nomination of and application for the Accredited Estate Planner® designation of Thomas & Libowitz shareholder, Charles B. Jones (“Chas”). Chas was nominated by National… Read More
Leggs are pulled from under Brett and Cindy in a 1700% over valuation of a charitable easement donation.
December 30th, 2015Recently, the Tax Court opined in the case of Legg v. Comm’r, 145 T.C. 13 (Dec. 7, 2015) that a 40% accuracy-related penalty for gross valuation misstatement under Section 6662(h) was appropriately applied in the matter of a charitable conservation… Read More
Application for Tax Amnesty Released by Maryland Comptroller’s Office
August 25th, 2015Maryland Form AM-15, Application for Tax Amnesty has been released by the Comptroller’s Office and is available at either (http://taxes.marylandtaxes.com/Tax_Compliance_and_Enforcement/Tax_Compliance_Information/Tax_Amnesty/ or on the 2015 Tax Amnesty page at the Maryland Comptroller’s website (www.MarylandTaxes.com). The 2015 Tax Amnesty Brochure, which includes frequently… Read More
Charles B. Jones Elected Treasurer of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council (BEPC)
August 12th, 2015Charles B. Jones was elected Treasurer of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council (BEPC) at its annual meeting in June. Mr. Jones has been an active member of the BEPC Board of Directors for several years, serving on subcommitees including the… Read More
Corporations which do not follow state law corporate formalities may find themselves in deep tax water.
May 19th, 2015Holdings: California corporations, which corporate powers, rights, and privileges were suspended, lacked ability to petition T.C. for a redetermination of taxes, penalties, and interest. Lesson Learned: Corporations which do not follow state law corporate formalities may find themselves in… Read More