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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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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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