My Parent Inherited a Home in Maryland but Never Changed the Deed—What Now?

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 […]

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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A capital gains tax is based on the increased value of an asset. When a major asset, such as a home or an investment, is sold, capital gains taxes are likely to apply. A question we’re often asked is whether or not a property should be gifted to a beneficiary while the property owner is […]

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Feb, 14, 2025
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Do Not Pay For a Copy of Your Maryland Property Deed

If you have recently transferred the ownership of a property title, you may have received a mailing from a company called Property Records offering a property profile along with “a copy of the only document that identifies [you] as the property owner of [your address], by a recently recorded transferred property title.” Many of our […]

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If you are considering adding or removing a domestic partner from a property deed, and would like to avoid transfer taxes, you will need to provide proof of domestic partnership. Maryland state law allows for eleven ways to prove domestic partnership. 1. A joint housing lease or joint liability for a mortgage or other […]

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Jan, 13, 2023
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How Do I Sell My House with a Reverse Mortgage in Maryland?

Simply put, a reverse mortgage is a loan that can be repaid at any time without penalty. Selling a home with a reverse mortgage is not unlike selling a home with a standard mortgage, but there are some key differences to keep in mind. If you are selling your home with a reverse mortgage, here […]

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Oct, 07, 2022
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Property Law Attorney: Anne Arundel County House Title/Deed Transfer Requirements

There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. Besides all of the state requirements, Anne Arundel County deed filings have the additional requirement: “Anne Arundel County – Must have the tax account number, the grantee’s name(s), and the address for mailing future property tax […]