Maryland Wills Lawyer: Adopted Children’s Right to Inherit in Maryland

Do adopted children have the same rights to inherit in Maryland as biological children? The Maryland Code provides that for Wills created after June 1, 1947, “child,” “descendant,” “heir,” “issue” or any equivalent term in a Will includes adopted children unless there is specific language in the Will to the contrary. For a free, confidential […]

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Jan, 09, 2014
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Baltimore Bankruptcy Attorney: How Bankruptcy Could Help You When Facing Foreclosure in Maryland

Informative article on how filing for bankruptcy could be a good option when facing foreclosure. Click Here. For a free, confidential conversation to discuss your bankruptcy filing options with a local Maryland attorney, and to learn if bankruptcy is the best legal option for you and your family, contact Maryland bankruptcy attorney Stephen J. Reichert […]

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Jan, 07, 2014
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Maryland Real Estate Attorney: Quitclaim Deed, Warranty Deed, Special Warranty Deed and Transfer of Real Property Ownership

A common question from clients is whether a quit claim deed transfers less interest in the property than a warranty deed or special warranty deed. The short answer is “no.” All three types of property deed transfers can transfer the same interest in the property. That said, there are several factors that need to be […]

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Jan, 02, 2014
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: How are Estate Property and Financial Claims Handled?

–Guest Blogger: Savannah Brien, Financial Advisor Chapter 7 bankruptcy, mostly known as the liquidation, is a court monitored process that helps debtors eliminate financial obligations. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the nonexempt property of the debtor is auctioned by the bankruptcy court and the proceeds are distributed amongst the creditors. In this way, debtors get to […]

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Dec, 10, 2013
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Glen Burnie, Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: File Your Will in Glen Burnie, Md. & Anne Arundel County, Md.

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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Dec, 06, 2013
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Maryland Probate Lawyer: Probate Steps, Checklist and Requirements in the State of Maryland

Probate is process by which property is transferred from the decedent’s estate to beneficiaries. Maryland law has provisions that describe the duties and responsibilities of the Personal Representative for an estate. For those that need legal assistance in fulfilling these strict requirements, the Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC, licensed in Maryland, can provide […]

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Nov, 26, 2013
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Does a Maryland Will Have to be Notarized?

No. Maryland Code, Estates and Trusts, does not require the notarization of a Will created in Maryland. An Advance Directive (aka, Health Care Directive, Advance Health Care Directive, Maryland Advance Directive) and Living Will (aka, Maryland Living Will) also does not require a notary seal in Maryland. As created by the 2010 Maryland General and […]

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Nov, 12, 2013
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Maryland Revocable Trust Attorney: Revocable Living Trust (aka “Revocable Trust” or “Living Trust”) and Probate

Do assets in a Maryland Revocable Trust pass through probate? No. When your Revocable Trust (also known as a “Living Trust”) is created your lawyer should assist you in transferring your property into the Revocable Living Trust. Title to the property is transferred by the settlor (the person who created the Revocable Living Trust) to […]

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Nov, 08, 2013
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Waldorf, Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: File Your Will in Waldorf, Md. & Charles County

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Nov, 04, 2013
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Maryland Revocable Living Trust Lawyer: What Assets Cannot Be Included in, or Transferred to, a Maryland Revocable Living Trust?

If you have created a Revocable Living Trust, to plan for mental disability and avoid probate, among other benefits, you still have the additional step of funding the trust. Knowing what assets can be included is the next step in the process but deciding what assets should be included is just as important. For a […]

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Nov, 01, 2013
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