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Kent County Deed Transfer Lawyer: Kent County Property Deed Filing Requirements

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There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. Along with the state requirements, Kent 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 SDAT […]

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Maryland Debt Collection Lawyer: Where to File a Claim, District or Circuit Court?

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Unfortunately, sometimes debt collection requires the additional step of filing suit in order to recover the amount due. In Maryland a claim under $5,000 must be filed in district court’s small claims jurisdiction. Claims over $30,000 must be filed in the circuit court. However, claims between $5,000 and $30,000 have concurrent jurisdiction and may be […]

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Baltimore Wills Lawyer: Can a Non-Resident Create a Will in Maryland?

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This is a question I receive from time-to-time from non-residents on extended stays in Maryland: can I create a Will using a Maryland attorney while I’m in Maryland, even though I live permanently in another state? The short answer is: No. You could have a Will made while in Maryland however the attorney creating the […]

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Somerset County Property Title Service: Somerset County Property Deed Transfer Requirements

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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, Somerset 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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Maryland Property Tax Appeals, Lawyer: Annual Appeal of Property Assessment

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My property was just reassessed last year. Is it too late for you to challenge my assessment? No! We can challenge your assessment for the next tax year but I must file your appeal by January 1st. For a free, confidential conversation to learn more about contesting your property taxes and a professional legal assessment […]

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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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Maryland Real Estate Title Services: Ways for Co-Owners to Own Property in Maryland

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There are several ways to take title to property. When more than one owner takes title to property, this is known as a “concurrent ownership interest.” Each co-owner has an ownership interest in the entire property. The three forms of concurrent ownership are Joint Tenants, Tenants in Common, and Tenants by the Entirety. To ensure […]

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Bethesda, Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: File Your Will in Bethesda, Md. & Montgomery County

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Maryland 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 safe keeping and […]

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Baltimore Copyright Law Attorney: Along With Copyright, Creators Have Numerous Other Rights To Their Work

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The Copyright Act of 1976 grants exclusive rights to copyright owners, including: Reproduction: the right to make copies of a copyrighted work. Distribution: the right to sell or otherwise distribute copies of the work. Adaptation: the right to create adaptations of the original work. Performance: the right to perform, or have performed, the copyrighted work. […]

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St. Mary’s County Property Title Lawyer: St. Mary’s County Property Deed Transfer Requirements

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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, St. Mary’s 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 […]

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