Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: Religious Proclamations in a Last Will & Testament

A few clients have inquired about whether they can include religious “titles” and phrases, such as “O thou glory of glories” and recitals in their Last Will and Testament that proclaim faith and gratitude toward high powers, and parents. The simple answer is “yes” these can be included. The more complicated answer is in exactly […]

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Posted in Estate Planning Baltimore Maryland, Estate Planning Maryland, Estate Planning Silver Spring Maryland, Wills & Trusts Baltimore Maryland, Wills & Trusts Maryland, Wills Columbia Maryland
Oct, 10, 2014
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Publishing False Information About Public People

“In the name of free speech, our First Amendment today fosters false and defamatory speech.” This is an interesting article for writers and publishers who write/publish work on public figures: Getting Away With Literary Fraud. To discuss the legal topics in this article, or other publishing related legal concerns such as copryrights, permissions, serial rights […]

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Posted in Contract Law Maryland, Copyright Law Baltimore Maryland, Copyright Law Maryland, Intellectual Property Law Maryland, Privacy Law in Publishing, Publishing Law Maryland
Oct, 07, 2014
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Worcester County Deed Transfer Lawyer: Worcester Maryland Property Deed Transfer Requirements

There are several steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland property deed. Besides all of the state requirements, Worcester 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 SDAT (i.e. […]

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Posted in Attorney Ocean City Maryland, Attorney Worcester County Maryland, Deed Filing Ocean City Maryland, Property Deed Maryland, Property Deed Worcester County Maryland, Property Law Maryland, Property Title Service Company Worcester County Maryland
Oct, 04, 2014
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Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: Is a Will Executed in Another State Valid in Maryland?

This is a question asked by numerous clients and the brief answer is that a Will that is valid in the state where it was created should be valid in the state of Maryland. That said, the definition of terms used in the Will could be different in the state where it was created and […]

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Posted in Estate Planning Annapolis Maryland, Estate Planning Catonsville Maryland, Estate Planning Germantown Maryland, Estate Planning Maryland, Wills & Trusts Bethesda Maryland, Wills & Trusts Ellicott City Maryland, Wills & Trusts Lawyer Montgomery Maryland, Wills & Trusts Maryland, Wills Columbia Maryland
Oct, 01, 2014
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Woodlawn, Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: Where to File a Will in Woodlawn & Baltimore County

Maryland law allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney who works in Woodlawn, I have encountered clients 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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Posted in Attorney Baltimore County Maryland, Estate Planning Baltimore County, Estate Planning Maryland, Estate Planning Woodlawn Maryland, Trusts Woodlawn Maryland, Wills & Trusts Maryland, Wills & Trusts Woodlawn Maryland
Sep, 28, 2014
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Maryland Property Tax Appeal Attorney: Appeal Tax Assessment With New Purchase of Home

If you purchase property in Maryland you can appeal the tax assessment however this must be done within 60 days of the transfer. The appeal must be made to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). For a free, confidential conversation to learn more about contesting your property taxes and a free professional legal […]

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Posted in Attorney Baltimore Maryland, Property Tax Appeal Baltimore Maryland, Property Tax Appeal Maryland, Property Tax Appeal on Purchase of New Home, Tax Appeal Attorney Baltimore, Tax Appeal Lawyer Maryland
Sep, 25, 2014
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Maryland Deed Transfer Lawyer: Harford County Property Deed Transfer Lien Sheet/Certificate Requirement

Along with the state of Maryland requirements when filing a property deed, Harford 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 to transfers by assumption in July, August or […]

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Posted in Deed Filing Harford County Maryland, Property Deed Harford County Maryland, Property Deed Maryland, Property Law Maryland, Property Title Service Company Harford County Maryland
Sep, 22, 2014
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Maryland Property Law Lawyer: Maryland Homestead Credit Rates by County/Municipality

The Homestead Credit limits the yearly increase in taxable assessments for qualifying Maryland real property to 10% or less each year. However, not every county has the same percentage cap. For example many set the cap at 10% however Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel County set the cap currently at 2%. To discuss this […]

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Sep, 18, 2014
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Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: Animal-Pet Trusts Allowed Under Maryland Law

When creating an estate plan, some clients wish to create trusts for their pets. Maryland law allows for the creation of animal trusts. Here are some highlights from Maryland Animal Trust law: • A trust may be created to provide for the care of an animal alive during the lifetime of the creator of the […]

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Posted in Animal Trust Maryland, Attorney Baltimore Maryland, Estate Planning Baltimore County, Estate Planning Columbia Maryland, Estate Planning Frederick Maryland, Estate Planning Hagerstown Maryland, Estate Planning Silver Spring Maryland, Pet Trust Maryland, Trusts Attorney Maryland, Wills & Trusts Annapolis Maryland, Wills & Trusts Maryland
Sep, 15, 2014
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Maryland Property Title Law: Conditions Necessary to Create Joint Tenancy Property Rights

When having a Maryland property deed drafted it may be legally preferable to create a deed as joint tenants. In order for a joint tenancy to exist the following four conditions must exist: 1. All tenants must acquire the property at the same time. 2. All tenants must have equal interest in the property. 3. […]

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Posted in Deed Filing Kent County Maryland, Joint Tenancy Deed Maryland, Property Deed Baltimore County Maryland, Property Deed Baltimore Maryland, Property Deed Maryland, Property Deed Montgomery County Maryland, Property Deed Prince George's County Maryland, Property Law Maryland, Property Title Company Baltimore County
Sep, 12, 2014
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