Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: What Are Probate Assets?

Probate assets are those that pass pursuant to the terms of the decedent’s Will or if no Will was created, than pursuant to Maryland law. Examples of probate assets include those items that were held in the decedent’s name only: cash, stocks, bonds, life insurance policies…. Non-probate assets are those that pass independent of a […]

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Mar, 10, 2014
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Baltimore Estate Planning Attorney: Can a Spouse be Disinherited in Maryland?

“Can my spouse disinherit me?” “Can I disinherit my spouse?” Maryland Law & Spousal Election Under Maryland law, an individual may not disinherit their spouse. A spouse has a legal right to elect a share of a deceased spouse’s estate whether the surviving spouse was included in the Will or not. Maryland statute provides that […]

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Jul, 25, 2013
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Maryland Estate Planning: Important Documents Needed After Someone Dies

Upon the death of someone in Maryland either the Personal Representative (if there was a Will) or friends and family members will need to collect the important papers of the decedent. If a Will was created, and the individual followed sound advice, a list of these important documents could exist in a location that the […]

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Jun, 13, 2013
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Maryland Estate Planning: Avoiding Probate

The Probate Process For more on the Maryland probate process, read my blog post. Creating a Will without any other Estate Planning does not stop your estate from going through the probate process. Avoiding Probate Because probate can be a lengthy, costly and public process, many people choose to avoid it. There are a number […]

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Maryland Probate Attorney: The Maryland Probate Process

Each probate estate is unique, but most include the following steps: 1. File petition with the correct Maryland probate court 2. Notify the heirs under the Will, or the statutory heirs, if no Will exists 3. Petition to appoint the Executor (if there is a Will) or Administrator for the estate 4. Executor creates an […]

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May, 21, 2013
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Maryland Estate Planning: Dying Without a Will

Have you ever asked yourself: “How will my estate be distributed if I die without a Will in Maryland?” Yes? Then, read on. The State of Maryland will distribute your estate according to Maryland law. Your family and friends will not have the ability to make decisions as to the distribution of your estate. Personalized […]