Can a Non-United States Citizen Serve as a Trustee for a Maryland Trust?

The short answer is yes. Maryland law does not require that a trustee to be a U.S. citizen. According to the Maryland Trust Act, there are only four requirements for a person to qualify as a trustee: They must be 18 years of age, willing to accept the appointment, competent to act within the role, […]

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Jan, 15, 2026
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The Risks of Not Properly Reporting Inherited Property in Maryland

If you inherit property in Maryland, it’s important to be aware of any tax responsibilities that may come with the inheritance. Unreported or misreported tax information can result in liability you hadn’t anticipated. In Maryland probate, inherited property receives a new tax basis equal to its fair market value at the date of the […]

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Online legal forms, including deed templates, are easily available and can be tempting to use when transferring a property to a family member. This may seem like an easy and inexpensive solution, but it often leads to unexpected problems, which may not arise until a bank, lender, or title company reviews the deed. In Maryland, […]

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Some people mistakenly believe that signing and notarizing a property deed is sufficient for transferring ownership. In Maryland, however, failing to record a property deed can create significant legal and financial complications, some of which may not emerge until years later. First of all, Maryland is a race–notice state, which means the first person […]

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A revocable living trust is a powerful way to simplify the probate process for your surviving loved ones. If properly structured, a trust can enable your property to bypass probate in Maryland, which can save time and reduce costs. Most revocable trusts include a variety of assets, including real estate or investment properties, bank […]

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In Maryland probate, the spouse elective share provides financial protection for a surviving spouse, even if they are left out of a last will and testament. The elective share allows a surviving spouse to receive a fixed portion of the deceased spouse’s estate. This percentage is determined by whether the decedent is survived by […]

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A new law (House Bill 261) was recently passed that will make child support payments a higher priority in the hierarchy of claims against an estate. The new law goes into effect in October of 2025. Previously, child support was placed under “All Other Claims” at the bottom of the list. The new law moves […]

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This is a common situation. Your mother inherits a house but never updates the property deed. And then she passes away. What now? Even though your mother may not have updated the deed, by Maryland law she is still considered the property owner. If your mother had a will, the house would pass to […]

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Whether buying or inheriting a property, you might assume that once the deed is signed, notarized, and recorded, you’re all set. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Title issues often go unnoticed and can create costly and annoying legal complications. Here are a few of the more common title issues that we have encountered: […]

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Under the Maryland Trust Act, which governs the administration of trusts in the state of Maryland, trustees will soon find it easier to resign from their duties. Beginning October 1, 2025, a Trustee may resign simply by submitting a written 30-day notice, informing beneficiaries, the creator of the trust (if still living), and any co-trustees. […]

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