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

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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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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: How are Estate Property and Financial Claims Handled?

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

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

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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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Does a Maryland Will Have to be Notarized?

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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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Maryland Revocable Trust Attorney: Revocable Living Trust (aka “Revocable Trust” or “Living Trust”) and Probate

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

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

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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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Maryland Probate Attorney: Maryland Probate Law, Probate Fees in Maryland

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The state of Maryland charges a probate fee for processing an estate through probate. The fee is calculated based on the total gross estate. However, this is not the only fee. Maryland will charge additional probate fees for entering claims and caveat papers, receiving copies of documents and letters of administration, among other administrative fees. Maryland […]

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Maryland Property Law Attorney: Common Landlord Mistakes Made When Renting Property

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Renting property can be an excellent source of income though mismanagement can cost you more than the expense of planning ahead. Here are some common landlord mistakes that I have found. For a free, confidential conversation to discuss these or other property law matters, or to create a sound lease agreement and other important property […]

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