The primary purpose of marital agreements is to settle the questions of separation of assets and alimony in case of a divorce. Such an agreement can be made prior to a marriage (premarital or prenuptial agreement) or during the marriage. Marital agreements may also provide for an alternative inheritance structure that even allows spouses to omit each other from their
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If no relatives are available, we may act as personal representatives of estates in the United States. We arrange for the funeral, probate the will, pay the decedent’s debts, pursue any outstanding claims, locate assets, file all tax returns, take care of all administrative matters, liquidate the household, sell any real estate and other assets as stipulated in the will
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We represent heirs, other legatees, personal representatives and trustees in estate-related litigation in the District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland and Germany. The lawsuit may involve challenging the validity of the will, the identity or value of specific bequests or trust distributions, or the fiduciary duties of personal representatives or trustees.
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We advise fiduciaries on settling estates in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. We advise US-based legatees who inherit property in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. If there is no available relative, we may also act as personal representatives of estates in the United States.
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International families often require careful and comprehensive tax and estate planning. What is the most tax-efficient way to hold assets such as brokerage accounts, businesses and real estate? What estate and inheritance taxes face the legatees of non-US citizens who have assets in the United States? After analyzing your situation we recommend tailored solutions.
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We advise on: US federal laws (for example federal tax laws, or immigration and citizenship), including their application to international clients or foreign assets. The laws of the jurisdictions where we are licensed to practice law, currently Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and Germany; The laws of the European Union; International conventions; Bilateral treaties entered into by the United
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