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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Randallstown, Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: Where to File a Will in Randallstown & Baltimore County

Maryland law allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney who works in Randallstown, 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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Jan, 09, 2015
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Baltimore Maryland Probate Attorney: What is considered the “Gross Estate” for Probate in Maryland?

The Gross Estate includes all of the assets in probate and those that could potentially transfer outside of probate. For example, an insurance policy is included in the gross estate even if the policy is not payable to the estate. For a free, confidential conversation to discuss these and other estate planning matters, including probate […]
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Jan, 06, 2015
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Baltimore Estate Planning Attorney: Blind Testator Attestation (Signing Will)
There was a recent inquiry as to the signing requirements for a will when the Testator is blind. The will should be read to the Testator. The will should have a clause that allows another individual to sign on behalf of the Testator. After the will has been read and the Testator agrees to the […]
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Nov, 07, 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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Sep, 28, 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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Sep, 15, 2014
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