Chillum, Maryland Estate Planning: File a Will

Maryland, unlike many states, allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney, I have encountered clients in Maryland who have failed (or their attorney failed) to file their Will with the county. This is a critical final step in the Will creation process as it ensures […]

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Mar, 05, 2016
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Maryland Probate, Duty to Protect Property

As the Personal Representative (aka executor) of a Maryland estate, you are required to protect and maintain the assets of the estate. Among many other duties this includes protecting any real estate. According to a local insurance company water damage due to frozen pipes is the most frequent claim and damage done to property in […]

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Feb, 14, 2016
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I Found an Unsigned Maryland Will, What Now?

A question was recently asked about what can be done if you find a Maryland will, of a family member, but the will is unsigned and it appears it may have been filed with the county. You should contact the clerk at the register of wills for the county in which the will was filed. […]

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Posted in Estate Planning Attorney Pikesville Maryland, Estate Planning Baltimore Maryland, Estate Planning Essex Maryland, Estate Planning Glen Burnie Maryland, Estate Planning Maryland, Estate Planning Parkville Maryland, Wills & Trusts Baltimore Maryland, Wills & Trusts Dundalk Maryland, Wills & Trusts Hagerstown Maryland
Jan, 21, 2016
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Remove Yourself as Personal Representative, Maryland

For various reasons the Personal Representative, who could also be an attorney, may wish to resign and be removed from the position. Each state has specific guidelines under the law and it is important that you look at the law for the state in which the estate is being administered. In Maryland the law requires […]

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Jan, 17, 2016
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Maryland Probate: Can Travel Expenses Be Reimbursed?

If you are an individual serving as the Personal Representative of a Maryland estate, the short answer is: no. Expenses incurred by a Maryland Personal Representative in the course of the ordinary business of administration are part of the services for which the Personal Rep receives her commissions and are not allowable as separate expenses […]

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Jan, 03, 2016
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Happy New Year! Update Your Estate Plan?

If your Will is several years old or you have experienced any life-changing events since your Will was created, such as marriage, divorce, the birth or death of a child, a child who is no longer a minor, a child who has since gotten married, a change in residence, or the death of anyone named […]

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Posted in Attorney Baltimore Maryland, Estate Planning Annapolis Maryland, Estate Planning Baltimore Maryland, Estate Planning Maryland, Estate Planning Montgomery County Maryland, Estate Planning Prince George's County Maryland, Estate Planning Silver Spring Maryland, Trusts Attorney Maryland, Wills & Trusts Baltimore Maryland, Wills & Trusts Maryland
Jan, 01, 2016
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Montgomery Village, Maryland Estate Planning & Will Filing

As an estate planning lawyer, I encounter clients in Maryland who failed (or their attorney failed) to file their Will with the county. This is a critical final step in the Will creation process as it ensures safe keeping and quick access to your Will by the court that will handle probate for your estate. […]

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Dec, 24, 2015
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How to Close a Small Estate of Probate in Maryland

Under Maryland law, Estates & Trusts, the approved Information Report, as submitted to the Register of Wills, typically closes the small estate. If there are any creditors who filed with the Register of Wills any unpaid valid claims could cause the small estate to remain open. The Register of Wills should provide a schedule of […]

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Dec, 18, 2015
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Maryland Real Estate Law & Attorney’s Fees

A few clients have recently asked about “standard” attorney’s fees clauses in Maryland Real Estate contracts, such as a Residential Contract of Sale. It is important to understand that ultimately these terms are negotiable and if you have concerns about what is proposed you should speak with your attorney so that you are comfortable with […]

In Maryland the Information Report and Inventory for an administration probate is due within three months of opening the estate. These must be filed by the attorney and/or the Personal Representative along with proper valuation of all assets and supporting documents and appraisals. Each asset has a particular way of being valued under Maryland law […]