Maryland Deed Transfer Law: Prerequisites to Recording in the Land Records

There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. One step that is occasionally overlooked, but will frustrate the property transfer, is the Maryland “Certificate of Preparation.” Maryland law provides the following: “No deed, mortgage, or deed of trust may be recorded unless it bears […]

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Feb, 07, 2014
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Maryland Real Estate Lawyers: Real Estate Deed Transfer with Warranty Deed or Special Warranty Deed

There is often confusion over the best way to transfer property in Maryland. There are several factors that must be considered such as: where you live, the nature of the transaction/property, and the parties involved in the deed transfer. Answers to these and other related questions will lead you to the correct legal choice for […]

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Feb, 05, 2014
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Maryland Property Law Attorney: Common Landlord Mistakes Made When Renting Property

Renting property can be an excellent source of income though mismanagement can cost you more than the expense of planning ahead. Here are some common landlord mistakes that I have found. For a free, confidential conversation to discuss these or other property law matters, or to create a sound lease agreement and other important property […]

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Oct, 25, 2013
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Maryland Property Law: How to Remove Someone from a Property Deed in Maryland

A consenting individual may be removed from a deed by filing a quitclaim deed. Under Maryland law each county has a separate procedure and requirements for filing a quitclaim deed. It is imperative that each process be followed perfectly or you risk the chance that your deed will be improperly filed and have no legal […]

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Aug, 04, 2013
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Maryland Estate Planning: How Property is Held in Maryland

When creating an estate plan it is important to understand how property (real estate) is owned. In Maryland, when more than one person will have an interest in the property, Title can be held by the parties in one of the following three ways. 1. Tenants in Common In this type of co-tenancy, each party […]

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Jun, 08, 2013
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Legal Definitions

This section is updated when new terms are used in the Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC blog. Ancillary Probate – If decedent had real property in another state (ancillary) probate is required in that state. Bankruptcy Trustee – A person appointed by a bankruptcy court to supervise the affairs of a person or […]