Formal Requirements for a Valid Will in Maryland

Under Maryland law you must sign your will and two or more witnesses must sign the will in your presence. There are also formalities on informing the witnesses as to what you are signing though they are not required to read and understand the contents of the will. Each witness must be at least 18 […]

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Dec, 01, 2015
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Glassmanor, 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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Nov, 20, 2015
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Trademark Attorney: Trademarking a Phrase

Can I trademark a phrase? It is possible for a business to trademark a phrase in the same way that a product name or service name can be trademarked. The phrase will have to be used by the business for the products or services related to the business. In trademarking the phrase I would demonstrate, […]

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Nov, 12, 2015
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Maryland Probate: Do I Need a Surety Bond?

If you are an individual serving as the Personal Representative of a Maryland estate, the short answer is: yes, you will need to secure a surety bond on behalf of the estate. The bond will be filed and/or presented to the appropriate county Office of the Register of Wills, Estate Administration or Probate Division. If […]

Both the federal and state governments impose taxes upon the property/estate of a decedent. A federal estate tax with graduated rates is imposed on all property interests that the decedent owned at the time of death. The federal estate tax applies to probate assets and also to non-probate assets. For example, joint property and insurance […]

How long do creditors have to file a claim against an estate in Maryland? Maryland Estates & Trusts law provides that creditors, except for those otherwise exempt by statute, have six (6) months from the date the decedent died to file claims. All claims against a Maryland estate of a decedent, whether due now or […]

Cutting Your Neighbor’s Tree Branches & Maryland Property Law

If you live in Maryland and own property, you own the property from the center of the planet to the useful area of sky above the land! Whether you can cut your neighbor’s tree that has branches hanging over your land, the Maryland courts follow the “Hawaiian Rule” whereby the owner of the tree has […]

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Oct, 23, 2015
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Maryland Estate Administration, File Format of Documents

The way in which documents may be obtained from the Register of Wills Office depends upon the particular Maryland county. In some Register of Wills Offices records are stored in digital format and can be viewed on computer terminals while older records are available on paper, microfilm, microfiche or docket books depending on the age […]

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Oct, 19, 2015
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How Much Does a Maryland Will Cost?

Lawyers often charge on an hourly basis at rates that vary depending on the region of the country and experience of the attorney. Also, the thinking is that the estate planning needs of each person will be different therefore, the cost of a Will is affected by the amount of time it takes to review […]

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. […]