Are Maryland Wills Public Records?
Wills of living persons in Maryland can be filed with the Register of Wills for the county in which the person lives. The wills are held for safekeeping by the Register of Wills but they are not part of the public records. In the State of Maryland you may not review the Will of a […]
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- Aug, 28, 2015
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Validity of a Handwritten Will in Maryland
Under Maryland law a handwritten will, which is also known as a holographic will, is considered legally valid. There is no requirement in Maryland law that a will be typed. That said, the will must still conform with all the other requirements for estate documents as provided for under Maryland law and having a handwritten […]
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- Aug, 11, 2015
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Making Anatomical Gifts With a Maryland Will
A will may include specific directions for your funeral or cremation and the disposition of your body. Because your will may not be reviewed immediately after death such directions should be communicated to family members, and contained in other documents, so they are aware of your wishes at the time of your passing. If you […]
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- Aug, 08, 2015
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Parkville, Maryland Estate Planning: File Your Will
Maryland law allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney who works in Parkville, 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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- Jul, 27, 2015
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Maryland Estate Planning: Creating Estate Planning Documents such as Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives
Here are some good questions to ask an attorney when you are considering hiring that attorney to create an estate plan for you. These are questions that are sometimes asked of me and I have included my answers after each question. “How do you draft your estate planning documents?” I begin by learning what you […]
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- Jul, 22, 2015
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Baltimore, Maryland Estate Administration: How to Remove a Personal Representative
Under Maryland Law a Personal Representative can be removed from service. Maryland law sets the standard for removal. To remove a PR you should retain a Baltimore probate attorney so that the facts can be evaluated against the law, and if necessary a hearing can be held. There have also been instances where having an […]
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- May, 24, 2015
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Baltimore, Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: Can a Will be Changed or Modified Years After it Was Created?
You can change your will at any time by signing an amendment known as a “codicil” or by having a new will prepared. Either a codicil or a new will must be executed with the same formal requirements under Maryland law as the original will. You should not attempt to change your existing will by […]
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- Mar, 20, 2015
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Pikesville, Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: Where to File a Will in Pikesville & Baltimore County
Maryland law allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney who works in Pikesville, 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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- Feb, 02, 2015
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Maryland Power of Attorney & The Ability to Sell a Home
I was recently asked whether a Maryland Power of Attorney can grant the Agent the ability to sell the home of the Principal. The Agent is the person who is given power to act on behalf of the Principal through the creation of a Power of Attorney document. The answer is: yes, it is possible […]
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- Jan, 21, 2015
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Baltimore, Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: How Can a Revocable Living Trust be Terminated?
With a true Maryland revocable living Trust, the Trust can be dissolved. You should have an attorney review the provisions in the Trust so that termination is done correctly. The Trust will provide the basis and steps for termination but where the Trust is silent Maryland law will apply. This should not be an expensive […]
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- Jan, 16, 2015
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