New Maryland Law Elevates Priority for Unpaid Child Support in Probate

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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The Personal Representative has a fiduciary obligation to protect all assets of the decedent’s estate. If the decedent owned a property, this includes ensuring that the utilities and taxes are paid, and that the home is adequately secured among other obligations. What is often overlooked, however, is homeowner’s insurance. If you are the Personal […]

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Life estate deeds are commonly used for estate planning purposes and to avoid probate. If you would like to learn more about life estate deeds, please read our blog post “What Are Life Estate Deeds in Maryland?” If you are considering modifying your life estate deed, there are some things you should keep in […]

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If you have taken on the responsibility of being the Personal Representative of an estate in Maryland, you may be wondering if—and how much—you will be compensated for your time and effort. The role of Personal Representative involves a variety of tasks and responsibilities, which we have written about in our post “What is […]

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Jun, 19, 2025
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Charles County Recordation Tax Set to Increase in July of 2025

Charles County’s commissioners recently voted to increase the recordation tax from $5 to $7 per $500. This tax increase, which goes into effect on July 25, 2025, applies only to properties being sold. The vote to amend Section 281-1 of the Charles County Code took place on June 10, 2025. Fortunately, the same […]

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Jun, 05, 2025
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Incorporating Your Maryland Timeshare Into Your Estate Plan

Timeshares are owned in one of two ways: leased or deeded. Leased, or contractual, ownership provides you with use of the property for specific periods of time. In most cases, the lease is not terminated upon death and there may be limitations on inheritance. When a person passes away, the decedent’s estate is required to […]

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Human errors in property deeds are more common than you might think. If you have come across a mistake in your property deed—a misspelled name, an incorrect index number or legal description, or the wrong form of co-ownership, for instance—the problem can be fixed, in most cases, with a Corrective Deed. Why is this important? […]

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