Baltimore, Maryland Will & Estate Planning Attorneys: When Does a Will Become Public?

Under Maryland Code, Estates and Trusts, this happens when the individual dies and the Will is admitted into probate. At this point the Will is a matter of public record. Until that point the terms of the Will can remain confidential. For a free, confidential conversation to discuss these and other estate planning matters, or […]

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Posted in Estate Planning Baltimore County, Estate Planning Baltimore Maryland, Estate Planning Maryland, Wills & Trusts Baltimore Maryland, Wills & Trusts Maryland
Feb, 22, 2014
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Bel Air South/North, Maryland Estate Planning: Where to File a Will in Bel Air, Md. & Harford County

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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Feb, 19, 2014
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Maryland Deed Transfer Attorney: Montgomery County Property Deed Transfer Lien Sheet/Certificate 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, Montgomery 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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Feb, 18, 2014
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Baltimore Deed Transfer Lawyer: Baltimore City Property Deed Transfer Requirements

There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. Along with the state requirements, Baltimore deed filings have the additional requirement: “Baltimore City – All documents must have a 4″ blank margin at the bottom of the last page, or an additional blank page will […]

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Feb, 17, 2014
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Dundalk, Maryland Estate Planning: Where to File a Will in Dundalk, Md. & Baltimore County

You Live in Maryland and Have a Will? Good news. 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 […]

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Posted in Estate Planning Dundalk Maryland, Estate Planning Maryland, Wills & Trusts Dundalk Maryland, Wills & Trusts Maryland
Feb, 14, 2014
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Allegany 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, Allegany 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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Feb, 13, 2014
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Baltimore Estate Planning Attorney: Revoking a Maryland Will

Under Maryland law the creation of a new Will revokes any previous Will. Additionally, if a testator (person creating the Will) makes a subsequent Will intended to revoke a prior Will, the destruction or other revocation of the subsequent Will does not revive the prior will unless the Will is still in existence and is […]

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Feb, 10, 2014
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Maryland Deed Transfer Law: Prerequisites to Recording in the Land Records

There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. One step that is occasionally overlooked, but will frustrate the property transfer, is the Maryland “Certificate of Preparation.” Maryland law provides the following: “No deed, mortgage, or deed of trust may be recorded unless it bears […]

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Feb, 07, 2014
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Maryland Real Estate Lawyers: Real Estate Deed Transfer with Warranty Deed or Special Warranty Deed

There is often confusion over the best way to transfer property in Maryland. There are several factors that must be considered such as: where you live, the nature of the transaction/property, and the parties involved in the deed transfer. Answers to these and other related questions will lead you to the correct legal choice for […]

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Posted in Property Deed Maryland, Property Law Maryland, Property Title Service Company Maryland, Property Title Service St. Mary's County Maryland, Property Title Services Kent County Maryland, Real Estate Law Maryland, Real Estate Lawyer Baltimore Maryland, Real Estate Lawyer Caroline County Maryland
Feb, 05, 2014
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Frederick, Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: Where to File a Will in Frederick, Md. & Frederick County

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Jan, 30, 2014
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