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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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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Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: Does a Maryland Will Dispose of All Assets?

No. A Will addresses only asserts that will pass through Maryland probate. These include assets that belong to you only and are not shared with another person. If property is owned jointly with another individual than that property may not be considered probate property. For example, if your house is titled as “joint owners with […]

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Apr, 14, 2015
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Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: Is a Will Executed in Another State Valid in Maryland?

This is a question asked by numerous clients and the brief answer is that a Will that is valid in the state where it was created should be valid in the state of Maryland. That said, the definition of terms used in the Will could be different in the state where it was created and […]

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Oct, 01, 2014
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Ellicott City, Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: Where to File a Will in Ellicott, Md. & Howard County

Maryland, unlike many states, allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney, I have encountered clients in Maryland 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, 13, 2014
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Maryland Wills and Trusts: Beneficiary Designation vs. Will

You took the responsible step and created an estate plan that includes a Will and Trust that will distribute your assets according to your wishes, protect your estate from certain Maryland state taxes and future legal fees, and preserve your assets for your children and grandchildren. You’re finished, right? Not exactly. Among the numerous other […]