My Parent Inherited a Home in Maryland but Never Changed the Deed—What Now?

This is a common situation. Your mother inherits a house but never updates the property deed. And then she passes away. What now? Even though your mother may not have updated the deed, by Maryland law she is still considered the property owner. If your mother had a will, the house would pass to […]

Under the Maryland Trust Act, which governs the administration of trusts in the state of Maryland, trustees will soon find it easier to resign from their duties. Beginning October 1, 2025, a Trustee may resign simply by submitting a written 30-day notice, informing beneficiaries, the creator of the trust (if still living), and any co-trustees. […]

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The Personal Representative has a fiduciary obligation to protect all assets of the decedent’s estate. If the decedent owned a property, this includes ensuring that the utilities and taxes are paid, and that the home is adequately secured among other obligations. What is often overlooked, however, is homeowner’s insurance. If you are the Personal […]

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Family heirlooms can create problems among family members after a loved one has passed away. Even if the deceased had a will or trust in place, these documents may not address specific items, leaving family members the task of dividing up heirlooms fairly. This post explores ways to avoid disputes over family heirlooms. If […]

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In Maryland, if you are married at the time of your spouse’s death, then you may have an interest in being the personal representative of the estate and inheriting their property. However, if your spouse has adult children, they may also have a property interest. Or, there may be a shared property interest depending on […]

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Whether or not you need a bond for your personal representative depends on your specific circumstances. Generally, a personal representative bond is a surety bond to protect the beneficiaries of the estate against fiduciary misconduct. If the bond is in the form of an insurance, then there also needs to be a power of attorney […]

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Feb, 18, 2020
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Who Can Be Personal Representative if a Minor is the Heir of the Estate in Maryland?

If a Minor is the listed heir in an Estate then the Minor cannot gain access or control to the estate until becoming an adult regardless of when or if the Personal Representative fies. While this individual is the rightful heir of the Estate someone will have to be the Personal Representative of it and […]

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May, 13, 2019
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Maryland Probate; Should I File a Small or Regular Estate?

In order to know how to file an estate, one must know the value of the estate. If the estate is valued at $50,000 or less, then you should file it as a small estate. Also, if the spouse is the sole legatee or heir then a small estate can be up to $100,000. For […]

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Nov, 15, 2018
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Who Can Be Personal Representative if a Minor is the Heir of Estate? Maryland Probate

If a Minor is the listed heir in an Estate then the Minor cannot gain access or control to the estate until becoming an adult regardless of when the Executor deceases. While this individual is the rightful heir of the Estate someone will have to be the Personal Representative of it and manage the estate […]

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Sep, 13, 2018
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How is Property Distributed in Maryland if There is No Will?

After the assets are used to pay estate expenses, debt, and taxes, the rest can be distributed to the closest living heirs. This is done according to Maryland’s intestacy laws. In Maryland, typically a surviving spouse and children would be given priority. If there is no surviving spouse then children would receive the assets equally. […]