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Maryland Intellectual Law Lawyer: How To Reduce Your Chances Of Getting Sued For Disclosing Private Facts and Violating Rights of Publicity

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It is difficult to eliminate all risk when using peoples’ names and likenesses however there are ways to reduce your potential liability. Obtain Consent. Getting the written consent of the person you are covering is one of the best ways to avoid a lawsuit. Having the person sign a well drafted consent form or release […]

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Maryland Property Title Service: Howard County Property Deed Transfer Lien Sheet/Certificate Requirement

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Make sure your property deed is filed correctly and not rejected by the county. Besides all of the state requirements, Howard 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 RP § 3-104(c)(4)8 with respect […]

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Baltimore Maryland Property Tax Appeals Attorney: Appeal a Reassessment

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I just received my property value reassessment notice in the mail from the state of Maryland; can we appeal? Yes! We have 45 days to appeal and schedule a hearing. It is often beneficial to appeal at this time. Any savings obtained at this time will be frozen at this amount for the next three […]

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Catonsville, Maryland Estate Planning: Where to File a Will in Catonsville, Md. & Baltimore County

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Maryland law 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 […]

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Maryland Intellectual Property Law Attorney: Best Defenses to Defamation Lawsuit

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Defamation is making a false statement about a living person such that the statement causes the person ridicule or scorn. Simply put, the best defense is having evidence to support the statement as reported. In other words, “show” that the fact reported is in-fact true. The second best defense, though not always successful, is to […]

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Montgomery County, Deed Drafting & Title Recording Service: Montgomery 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, Montgomery County, Maryland property 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 […]

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Maryland Title & Property Deed Service: Maryland Property Title & Deed Recordation Tax Exemptions

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When Maryland property is transferred subject to a mortgage or deed of trust, the recordation tax does not apply to the principal amount of debt assumed by the transferee, if the instrument of writing transfers the property from the transferor to a: spouse or former spouse; son, daughter, stepson, or stepdaughter; parent or stepparent; son-in-law, […]

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Maryland Property Tax Appeals, Lawyer: Assessed Value vs. Home Value

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If the assessed value of my property is reduced, will this lower the value of my home? No! Your fair market value and your assessed value are different values. When real estate professionals value a property they take current market data into consideration and place no emphasis on the assessed value. The value of your […]

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Baltimore Estate Planning Attorney: Maryland General and Limited Power of Attorney Act

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Having a Durable Power of Attorney for Finances (DPAF), also called a Financial Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney, or simply a Power of Attorney—allows an individual to act on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated. Having a DPAF is an important document if you own property or have income, investments, or […]

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Maryland Copyright Law Attorney: When Does Formerly Copyrighted Material Become Part of The Public Domain?

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When a previously copyrighted material becomes part of the public domain, that work can be used without permission form the previous copyright owner. The following is a guide to help determine if material has become part of the public domain. 1. BEFORE 1923: All material published in the United States before 1923 is in the […]

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