For How Long is a Maryland Will Valid?
As a general rule, a will governs the distribution of assets only after the testator dies. Any changes to a will that are made during the testator’s lifetime will be valid. A will is not active until the owner of the assets passes. For example, if a testator wills her home to her son, but […]
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- Aug, 09, 2019
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Who Can Be Personal Representative if a Minor is the Heir of the Estate in Maryland?
If a Minor is the listed heir in an Estate then the Minor cannot gain access or control to the estate until becoming an adult regardless of when or if the Personal Representative fies. While this individual is the rightful heir of the Estate someone will have to be the Personal Representative of it and […]
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- May, 13, 2019
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Maryland Probate; Should I File a Small or Regular Estate?
In order to know how to file an estate, one must know the value of the estate. If the estate is valued at $50,000 or less, then you should file it as a small estate. Also, if the spouse is the sole legatee or heir then a small estate can be up to $100,000. For […]
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- Nov, 15, 2018
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Who Can Be Personal Representative if a Minor is the Heir of Estate? Maryland Probate
If a Minor is the listed heir in an Estate then the Minor cannot gain access or control to the estate until becoming an adult regardless of when the Executor deceases. While this individual is the rightful heir of the Estate someone will have to be the Personal Representative of it and manage the estate […]
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- Sep, 13, 2018
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Maryland Estates: If a Deceased Person Owes Me Money, What Can I Do?
In order to get the money you deserve the first step is to file a claim against decedent’s Estate with the Office of the Register of Wills. The claim can only be submitted up to 6 months after the person is deceased. This action will place a lien on the estate’s assets so that the […]
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- May, 14, 2018
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Adding Spouses to the Deed of a Bequeathed Property
The deceased bequeaths house to family member in their will. The family member wants to add their spouse to the deed as Tenant by Entireties (T by E). The best way to handle this situation is to draft and file separate deeds, showing the clear chain of title. The reason for this is that there […]
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- Jan, 15, 2018
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How Do I Obtain Letters of Administration in Maryland?
It’s possible you’ve asked this question because someone has passed away and the insurance company will not work with you until you have the letters of administration. Or a bank. Or a creditor. Or a landlord. Or a spouse. There are any number of people and institutions that will not communicate critical information to you […]
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- Feb, 28, 2017
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Can I Obtain A Copy of Someone’s Will?
In Maryland people are allowed to file their Wills for safekeeping with the Register of Wills in the county where they reside. While living, a person’s Will is not part of the public record and thus no one can have access to the Will. After the person has died, the Will becomes part of the […]
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- Nov, 21, 2016
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Maryland Probate: Who Distributes The Estate’s Assets?
Under Maryland law the named or appointed Personal Representative is responsible for the distribution of the estate assets. To reach the point in the estate administration where the law allows distribution, the Personal Representative must pass several stages and filings and should only distribute assets after approval from the Register of Wills and the Orphans’ […]
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- Oct, 26, 2016
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Maryland Probate Fees
The county Register of Wills office will assess estate administration fees per Maryland law. The fees are assessed when your attorney files the first account for the estate. Additional fees could be assessed if the value of the estate increases. The estate value is determined by reviewing the value of all assets included in the […]
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- Oct, 11, 2016
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