What Is the Interested Persons Form for a Maryland Probate Estate?
Maryland law defines an “interested person” as anyone listed in a will, an immediate family member, and a legatee or a trust now receiving interest from assets resulting from the person’s passing. The Interested Persons form must be filed along with the petition and should include any person or entity with a potential interest […]
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Will This Property Need to go Through Probate in Maryland?
If the deed states “…grant and convey unto the said John and Jane as tenants by the entireties, their heirs and assigns in fee simple…” does the property go through probate or convey to the heirs? I would want to review the entire deed, but given just this language in a Maryland deed, in short: […]
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- Aug, 21, 2020
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How Long Do Creditors Have to Bill an Estate in Maryland?
In Maryland, the creditors have six (6) months to file a claim. The bill must be sent to the Personal Representative and filed with the Register of Wills. If you are a Personal Representative of an estate and waiting for a bill from the hospital or other creditor, it might be a good idea to […]
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- Jul, 19, 2020
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May a Personal Representative or Trustee Demand a Release?
Yes, a Personal Representative may demand a release in the absence of a state statute that says otherwise. Generally, the Maryland Court of Appeals has decided that so long as the release is not written in such a way as to be one-sided or impermissibly favors the trustee’s interest over the beneficiaries, releases that absolve […]
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- Jan, 17, 2020
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What Happens to Your Student Loans After You Die?
If you’re struggling to pay off your student loans, you might be wondering who will have to pay those loans back in the event that you or a loved one passes. In general, federal student loans (whether signed with or without a co-signer) are discharged upon one’s death. Private loans, however, will largely depend on […]
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- Jun, 05, 2019
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What if the Personal Representative of the Estate is Deceased?
If you want to assume the place of the Personal Representative due to unforeseen reasons, the matter must be addressed by the court. If the Principle is deceased and the Personal Representative is incapable of performing the duties then we must petition the court in the county of the estate. Until the court rules, no […]
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- Jan, 11, 2019
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How do I Claim a Deceased Relatives’ Unclaimed Property?
If you need to claim property that is within the state of Maryland, then you will need to have a claim filed with the Comptroller of Maryland. Additional documentation is needed for proof. The documentation needs to include two forms of identification, and items such as bank account information and insurance proceeds. Depending on the […]
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- Dec, 14, 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. […]
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- Jul, 28, 2018
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Maryland Probate: Do I File a Will With No Assets?
This is a common question people have and reasonable to wonder if a person’s Will needs to be filed if the person died with no assets. Under Maryland Law, the decedent’s Will must be filed in the jurisdiction of domicile even if the person died without any assets. This does not mean that an estate […]
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- Feb, 20, 2017
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Do I Need a Bond For a Maryland Small Estate?
If you are an individual serving as the Personal Representative of a Maryland small estate, the short answer is: yes, you will need to secure a bond on behalf of the estate. However there are some exceptions: if the value of the estate is less than $10,000 (after funeral expenses & family allowances), if the […]
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- Dec, 14, 2016
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