The Most Common Issues We See in DIY Estate Planning Forms

Online estate planning forms are ubiquitous and can appear as a cheaper alternative to working with an attorney. The biggest mistake in depending on these forms is assuming that completing a form is the same as creating an estate plan. If you are considering using online forms for your estate planning, here are some things […]

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Aug, 09, 2026
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Expanded Rules for Non-Resident Decedents In Maryland

Maryland recently enacted changes to the laws governing probate venue, which became effective July 1, 2026. While these changes will not impact every estate in Maryland, they will impact estates where the decedent owned property in Maryland but resided out of state or outside of the United States. Probate venue refers to the county […]

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Many Maryland property owners wrongly assume that their rental property must go through probate when they pass away. The reality is that there are estate planning tools that allow the transfer of ownership outside of probate. On approach is to create a company and retitle the property into the company. This can also provide […]

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This is a common question our clients ask at the beginning of the probate process. The honest answer is that probate in Maryland is not quick. For most straightforward situations, the process typically takes between seven and twelve months. If an estate is more complex or if complications arise, you could be looking at a […]

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Many Maryland families create revocable living trusts to avoid probate and the estate administration process. If the family home is transferred into a trust by a property deed, the trustee can typically manage or sell the property without court involvement and the oversight of the Register of Wills. Problems can arise when other assets, especially […]

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The short answer is yes. Maryland law does not require that a trustee to be a U.S. citizen. According to the Maryland Trust Act, there are only four requirements for a person to qualify as a trustee: They must be 18 years of age, willing to accept the appointment, competent to act within the role, […]

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Jan, 15, 2026
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The Risks of Not Properly Reporting Inherited Property in Maryland

If you inherit property in Maryland, it’s important to be aware of any tax responsibilities that may come with the inheritance. Unreported or misreported tax information can result in liability you hadn’t anticipated. In Maryland probate, inherited property receives a new tax basis equal to its fair market value at the date of the […]

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In Maryland probate, the spouse elective share provides financial protection for a surviving spouse, even if they are left out of a last will and testament. The elective share allows a surviving spouse to receive a fixed portion of the deceased spouse’s estate. This percentage is determined by whether the decedent is survived by […]

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A new law (House Bill 261) was recently passed that will make child support payments a higher priority in the hierarchy of claims against an estate. The new law goes into effect in October of 2025. Previously, child support was placed under “All Other Claims” at the bottom of the list. The new law moves […]

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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 […]

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