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In order to evict a tenant from their residence, a landlord must first properly terminate the tenancy. Here, the landlord/tenant law attorneys at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger examine the most common grounds for eviction in Maryland and some of the defenses available to tenants. Common Reasons for Eviction Failure to pay rent or violating a lease/rental agreement are the…
An employment contract protects the interests of both the employer and employee, while stipulating the working responsibilities and overall environment the employee should expect. Here, the business law attorneys at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger explain the basic components of employment contracts. Stipulate the Responsibilities of The Position One of the most important parts of any employment contract is a…
On November 18, 2017, Stephen Lutche & Colleen Helmlinger were honored to join family, friends and associates of the Boyle family at the Maryland Automobile Dealer Association Foundation’s “An Unforgettable Evening” at Maryland Golf and Country Clubs. The evening was a tribute to Clarence C. Boyle, Sr. as he was inducted posthumously into the Maryland Automobile Dealer Association Foundation’s Hall…
Victims of domestic violence have an elevated set of concerns when considering divorce and child custody. Here, the family law attorneys at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger provide information for victims of domestic violence who are attempting to obtain child custody. You May Be Able to Obtain an Emergency Protective Order If you have decided to leave the home of…
In November 2017 Joe Snee was awarded the Maryland Building Industry Association (“MBIA”) Member of the Year Award. Joe is a member of the Upper Chesapeake Chapter of the MBIA. The award was given to Joe in recognition of his contributions, participation and service in the MBIA and within the home building industry throughout the year 2017. Joe extends his…
Harford County has signed into law Bill No. 17-201 which gives property tax credits to: a) retired military veterans sixty-five (65) years old or older; and/or b) any individual who is at least sixty-five (65) years old and has lived in the same residence in Harford County for at least forty (40) years. The new law grants a twenty percent…
The Maryland Court of Appeals has appointed Gail D. Spielberger to the Character Committee for the Second Appellate Court of Maryland, effective January 1, 2018. The Court of Appeals of Maryland is the admitting authority for attorneys in the State of Maryland. This Court appoints attorneys to the Character Committees in each of the seven Appellate Judicial Circuits in Maryland…
The year 2018 will mark the 25th Anniversary of Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger, P.A. The current firm’s roots date back to the summer of 1982 when Joe Snee started as a law clerk for the firm of Whitfill, Leaf and Hertsch. In 1983, after partner Cy Whitfill became a Judge of the Circuit Court for Harford County, Snee remained…
The number of remarriages has been steadily rising over the past few decades. Families now include children, stepchildren, former spouses and in-laws. When it comes to estate planning for such families, the concept of who gets what after a death in the family can become complicated. Here, the estate and trust planning law specialists at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger,…
Although many believe that a non-profit is exempt as soon as it is established, this is not the case. A non-profit must file for tax-exempt status, with the IRS. Here, the business and non-profit law attorneys at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger explain how a non-profit may file for tax-exempt status. Tax-exempt status refers to the privilege some non-profits receive,…