How Does Adding a Child to a Property Deed Impact Capital Gains Taxes in Maryland?

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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How Do I Fix an Imperfect Deed in Maryland?

Imperfect deeds can impact a title and, consequently, your rights of ownership. Common errors that render a deed imperfect include insufficient legal descriptions, incorrect or misspelled names, missing witnesses, or the lack of a notary stamp. While the original deed in Maryland cannot be amended, a confirmatory deed can be executed and recorded, providing […]
Common Area Deeds in Harford County, Maryland, No Longer Require a Lien Sheet

Lien sheets will no longer be required for Common Area Deeds in Harford County, Maryland. No research on outstanding balances due from the owner will be completed. All other types of Deed transfers will require a lien sheet prior to processing. If a deed is presented without a lien sheet, the presenter must provide […]
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Jun, 18, 2020
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Deeds of Easement No Longer Require a Lien Certificate in Harford County, Maryland

Lien certificates will no longer be required for Deeds of Easement in Harford County, Maryland. No research on outstanding balances due from the owner will be completed. All other types of Deed transfers will require a lien sheet prior to processing. If a deed is presented without a lien, the presenter must provide a copy […]
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Jul, 30, 2019
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Life Estate Deeds With No Transfer Rights No Longer Need a Lien Sheet

Lien sheets will no longer be required for Life Estate Deeds with no transfer right in Harford County, Maryland. No research on outstanding balances due from the owner will be completed. All other types of Deed transfers will require a lien sheet prior to processing. If a deed is presented without a lien, the presenter […]
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Jul, 22, 2019
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Lien Sheets are no Longer Required for Confirmatory Deeds in Harford County, Maryland.

No research on outstanding balances due from the owner will be completed. All other types of Deed transfers will require a lien sheet prior to processing. If a deed is presented without a lien, the presenter must provide a copy of this policy circling which category the deed falls under in order to receive the […]
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Jun, 24, 2019
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Maryland Estate Planning; How Can I Transfer a Deed?

In order to change the name on a deed, a new deed must be created. Drafting a deed is an extensive process. The deed needs to include if there was consideration for the change. The deed needs to have a certificate of preparation and signature stating who created it. Also, the deed needs to be […]
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Oct, 21, 2018
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Difference Between a Maryland Fee Simple Deed and a Life Estate Deed

A fee simple title is the greatest possible ownership in land. This ownership can potentially last forever and is in no way limited. There are however multiple different types of fee simple estates: fee simple absolute, fee simple determinable, fee simple subject to executory limitation. The executor will always hold a future interest in the […]
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Apr, 25, 2018
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How Multiple People Can Hold Title in the Same Property in Maryland

There are three major types of concurrent ownership in Maryland that can be written into a deed: Tenants in Common each own a share of the property as an individual with no right of survivorship. Therefore, if one co-tenant dies, his interest passes to his own heirs, not the other co-tenants. In this type of […]
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Nov, 27, 2017
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Harford County Maryland Lien and Deed Deadlines
From Harford County, Maryland, for immediate release. For a free, confidential conversation to discuss this and other Maryland property law matters, including drafting, filing and recording Maryland property deeds for a modest fixed fee, contact Maryland property attorney Stephen J. Reichert at 410-299-4959, sreichert@reichertlegal.com or by clicking here. *** NOTICE *** LIEN CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS for […]
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Jun, 16, 2017
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