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

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

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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Oct, 29, 2013
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Maryland Property Law Attorney: Common Landlord Mistakes Made When Renting Property

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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Posted in Landlord Tenant Law Baltimore Maryland, Landlord Tenant Law Maryland, Property Law Maryland, Real Estate Lawyer Maryland
Oct, 25, 2013
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Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: How to Select a Trustee (audio blog)

Stephen J. Reichert Attorney at Law 410-299-4959 sreichert@reichertlegal.com www.reichertlegal.com

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Oct, 22, 2013
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Maryland Revocable Living Trust Attorney: What Assets Can Be Included in, or Transferred to, a 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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Posted in Estate Planning Maryland, Probate Law Maryland, Wills & Trusts Maryland
Oct, 21, 2013
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Maryland Business Law, Contracts: The Importance of Confidentiality in Contracts (“Confidentiality Clause”)

When your business is entering into a contract with another business it is important to include a confidentiality clause in the contract. The other business is likely to become privy to otherwise private information about your business. Your contract should contain a mutual promise clause that ensures both sides will keep confidential any business information […]

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Oct, 18, 2013
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Silver Spring, Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: File Your Will in Silver Spring, Md. & Montgomery County

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Oct, 13, 2013
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Maryland Estate Planning Information: What Happens to Credit Card Debt When I Die?

Many clients ask me a variation of the following questions. What will happen to my credit card debt when I die? Will my credit card debt be passed on to my children? Will my spouse have to pay for my credit card debt? There are two factors that will determine who, if anyone, is responsible […]

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Posted in Business Law Baltimore, Business Law Maryland, Contract Law Maryland, Estate Planning Maryland, Wills & Trusts Maryland
Oct, 08, 2013
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