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Maryland Property Deed Attorney: Two Types of Maryland Life Estate Deeds

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A Life Estate Deed is a legal document that grants ownership of a parcel of real property (your house, your land) to two separate parties: (1) the Life Tenant, and (2) the Remainderman. For example you can give another person (or yourself) a life estate interest in your home and retain the right to live […]

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Maryland Probate Lawyer: The Process of Transferring a House, Included in a Will, after Death

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This can be done quickly by a local attorney. You should work with an attorney who is knowledgeable with the process in Maryland as the in-take requirements have recently changed in some locations such as Baltimore. A lien cert may also need to be ordered, but this should be handled by your attorney. As your […]

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Maryland Property Law Attorney: Removing a Child From a Deed and Transfer Taxes

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I have assisted clients in removing children from Maryland property deeds. There are many instances when doing so make good legal sense. When do so people often ask: will there be transfer taxes? In most instances the transaction is free from transfer taxes under Maryland law. That said, you should have an attorney first review […]

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Happy New Year! Time to Update Your Property Deed-Title?

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For a free consultation today, contact attorney Stephen J. Reichert at 410-299-4959, sreichert@reichertlegal.com or by clicking here. The Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC provides professional deed transfers of Maryland property deeds. Deed filing laws are different in each Maryland county; Maryland attorney Stephen J. Reichert understands the laws of Maryland and all 23 […]

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Maryland Property Law Attorney: What Happens When Your Name Is On The Mortgage But Not On The Property Deed?

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A common question from clients involves the above listed scenario where your name is on the mortgage for the property as a borrower however your name is not listed the real property title (Deed). This concern often arises after a divorce or death in the family. Unfortunately in this instance you have no interest in […]

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Baltimore Property Law Attorney: Tenants in Common And The Right To Sell The Property as a Sale in Lieu of Partition

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A co-owner holding title as Tenant in Common, under this scenario, can legally force the sale of the property. The other co-owners could engage in negotiations to buy-out their interest in the home. This also depends on how much equity is in the property. To discuss this and other property laws in Maryland, call or […]

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Maryland Property Title Law: Conditions Necessary to Create Joint Tenancy Property Rights

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When having a Maryland property deed drafted it may be legally preferable to create a deed as joint tenants. In order for a joint tenancy to exist the following four conditions must exist: 1. All tenants must acquire the property at the same time. 2. All tenants must have equal interest in the property. 3. […]

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Baltimore Property Law Attorney & Title Service: Understanding Loan Assumption

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“The concept of a loan assumption is quite simple. A buyer of real property assumes the existing financing of the seller/borrower by stepping into the shoes of the existing borrower on substantially the same terms. Prior to considering a loan assumption, however, buyers should understand the advantages and disadvantages, and what they can expect to […]

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Who Needs to Sign a Maryland Quit Claim Deed? Baltimore, Maryland Deed Drafting and Deed Recording Services.

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The Deed must be signed by the Grantor (the person transferring their property interest) but does not require the signature of the Grantee. Under Maryland law there are many different Deeds that can be created. When having a Deed created do not simply be talked into creating a Quit Claim Deed. Using the wrong Deed […]

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Baltimore City Property Deed Transfer Lien Sheet/Certificate Requirement

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To ensure your deed transfer is drafted and filed correctly under Maryland and Baltimore city laws, call or e-mail now for a free confidential consultation: Maryland deed transfer attorney Stephen J. Reichert at 410-299-4959, sreichert@reichertlegal.com or by clicking here. There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland […]

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