Maryland Power of Attorney & The Ability to Sell a Home

I was recently asked whether a Maryland Power of Attorney can grant the Agent the ability to sell the home of the Principal. The Agent is the person who is given power to act on behalf of the Principal through the creation of a Power of Attorney document. The answer is: yes, it is possible […]

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Jan, 21, 2015
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Harford County Property Deed Lawyer: Harford County Maryland Property Deed Transfer Requirements

There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. Besides all of the state requirements, Harford County deed filings have the additional requirement: “Instruments transferring title. For any instrument that transfers title and/or effects a change in ownership on the real property tax records of […]

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Jan, 18, 2015
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Baltimore, Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: How Can a Revocable Living Trust be Terminated?

With a true Maryland revocable living Trust, the Trust can be dissolved. You should have an attorney review the provisions in the Trust so that termination is done correctly. The Trust will provide the basis and steps for termination but where the Trust is silent Maryland law will apply. This should not be an expensive […]

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Jan, 16, 2015
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Maryland Probate Lawyer: What Happens to Unclaimed Gifts?

If a legatee hasn’t claimed a gift, that they were entitled to, under a modified estate in Maryland, does the asset get distributed to other named heirs? The first place to look for the answer is to the decedent’s Maryland Last Will and Testament. In Maryland the Personal Representative (known as an Executor in other […]

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Jan, 13, 2015
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Randallstown, Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: Where to File a Will in Randallstown & Baltimore County

Maryland law allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney who works in Randallstown, I have encountered clients 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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Jan, 09, 2015
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Baltimore Maryland Probate Attorney: What is considered the “Gross Estate” for Probate in Maryland?

The Gross Estate includes all of the assets in probate and those that could potentially transfer outside of probate. For example, an insurance policy is included in the gross estate even if the policy is not payable to the estate. For a free, confidential conversation to discuss these and other estate planning matters, including probate […]

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Jan, 06, 2015
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Caroline County, Maryland Title & Property Deed Transfer Lien Sheet Requirement

There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. Besides all of the state requirements, Caroline County deed filings have the additional requirement: “County taxes, assessments and charges. Except as provided in RP § 3-104(c)(1)7 with respect to personal property taxes, except as provided in […]

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Jan, 04, 2015
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Happy New Year! Time to Update Your Property Deed-Title?

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 […]

Maryland Landlord Tenant Attorney: Does My Landlord Have to Provide Me With a Copy of My Lease?

This is a recent question from a client that has been asked by others in the past. The short answer is YES, a Maryland landlord should provide you with a copy of the lease agreement. Though it is not uncommon for some landlords to stall or delay or simply not provide a copy when requested. […]

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Dec, 19, 2014
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How to Remove a Spouse, or Former Spouse, From a Maryland Property Title / Deed: Tenants in Severalty

“So, what kind of Maryland property Deed do I need to have drafted and filed to remove my ex-spouse from the Deed?” Until research is conducted on the prior property Deeds, and the full purpose of the new Deed is known and discussed, there is no simple answer. Along with how the property should legally […]

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Dec, 16, 2014
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