Navigating Potential Changes to Estate Plans: Insights for Maine Business Owners
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Navigating Potential Changes to Estate Plans: Insights for Maine Business Owners

There’s an important development on the horizon that could affect your estate plans in 2024 and beyond. We’re talking about a potential shift in how life insurance policies designed for repurchasing company stock are interpreted, and it’s worth your attention. Imagine this scenario: You’ve arranged a life insurance policy specifically aimed at facilitating the transfer…

Your Guide to Recent Shifts in Selling Tax-Foreclosed Properties in Maine
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Your Guide to Recent Shifts in Selling Tax-Foreclosed Properties in Maine

In a recent groundbreaking Supreme Court decision, there’s been a significant shift in how municipalities handle the proceeds from the sale of property due to unpaid taxes. This ruling has a profound impact on Maine, where municipalities were previously allowed to keep proceeds from such sales. Let’s delve into what this means for property owners…

The Importance of Proper Site Visit Procedures: Insights from Attorney Tim Pease

The Importance of Proper Site Visit Procedures: Insights from Attorney Tim Pease

In a recent meeting with the Design Review Board, attorney Tim Pease from the Bangor law firm Rudman Winchell shared valuable advice regarding the board’s decision-making process. Pease highlighted the need for adjustments in their current site visit practices, emphasizing the potential legal complications arising from individual site visits conducted outside official meetings. This article…

Tax Savings Tips for Maine Owners with Out-of-State Income

Tax Savings Tips for Maine Owners with Out-of-State Income

Are you a business owner in Maine with income also coming from other states? You might be sitting on a goldmine of tax savings opportunities without even knowing it. Let’s break down a complex tax strategy into simple terms so you can see how it might benefit you. Back in 2017, the government introduced a…

Navigating Tax Advantages for Your Maine Cannabis Business

Navigating Tax Advantages for Your Maine Cannabis Business

If you’re running a cannabis business in Maine, you’ve got some unique tax hurdles to jump due to federal and state laws. Let’s break down what this means for you, whether you’re thinking about starting up or you’re already in the thick of it, especially when it comes to deciding if your business should be…

Celebrating Excellence: Our Attorneys Shine in New England’s Best Lawyers 2024

At Rudman Winchell, excellence is not just a goal; it’s a standard we strive to uphold in every facet of our legal practice. We are immensely proud to announce that several of our dedicated and talented attorneys have recently earned well-deserved recognition in New England’s Best Lawyers 2024. This recognition is awarded solely through peer…

Making Every Step Count: Rudman Winchell’s Meaningful Participation in the Longest Day Walk

Making Every Step Count: Rudman Winchell’s Meaningful Participation in the Longest Day Walk

On June 21st, 2023, Rudman Winchell proudly participated in the Longest Day Walk to show our support for the Alzheimer’s Association. Attorneys and staff from our firm joined forces, taking meaningful steps through downtown Bangor to make a difference. This incredible event not only raised over $1,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association but also strengthened our…

Celebrating Rudman Winchell’s New Ellsworth Office: A Space Designed for Collaboration, Innovation, and Community Engagement
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Celebrating Rudman Winchell’s New Ellsworth Office: A Space Designed for Collaboration, Innovation, and Community Engagement

On Thursday, June 15th, Rudman Winchell, an established law firm with over a century of experience, proudly unveiled its newly renovated office space on High Street in the city of Ellsworth, Maine. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a significant milestone in the firm’s expansion plans and reaffirmed their commitment to serving the central and Downeast Maine…

New Guidance from the DOL on Cessation of Employment and Vacation Pay in Maine

The Maine DOL has issued an interpretive guidance on the new legislation addressing vacation entitlement upon cessation of employment.  These are the relevant points: As stated in the law, it only applies to private employers with at least 11 employees. The guidance clarifies that those employees are employees “who work” in Maine.  It gives the…