Month: June 2026
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Synopsis: Milton A. Barlow, Jr. v. District of Columbia
D.C.C.A. No. 24-TX-0500 | Decided May 14, 2026 In this tax exemption dispute, the D.C. Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the District of Columbia, holding that the 2021 deed conveying residential property from an irrevocable trust to its primary beneficiary was subject to both transfer and recordation taxes — and qualified for neither ... Read More
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Special Trees vs. Heritage Trees in Washington, D.C.: What Every Property Owner Should Know
If you have a large tree on your D.C. property, it may be legally protected — and the level of protection depends entirely on which category it falls into. The District draws a clear line between two classifications: Special Trees and Heritage Trees. Special Trees are private property trees between 44 inches and ... Read More