Articles - Chesapeake Wills & Trusts

Complete Guide to the Forms Required at the Maryland Register of Wills

Filing with the Maryland Register of Wills can be confusing. This article discusses the Maryland register of wills forms and everything you need to know before filing. If the decedent did not have a will, read our article on intestate succession (dying without a...

Probate Process in Maryland: Everything You Need to Know, Explained by an Estate Attorney

The Maryland Probate Process: What Is It? Probate is the court-supervised process of identifying the assets, debts, and beneficiaries of the person who passed away (the “decedent”). If the decedent had a will, the will tells us how to ultimately distribute their...

Dying Without a Will? How Intestate Succession Works in Maryland Probate

Creating a will is incredibly important in Maryland. Common questions we get are, what happens if you die without a will? What are intestate succession laws in Maryland? What are the inheritance laws? First, be sure to check out our in-depth article on the probate...

Register of Wills vs Orphans’ Court: What’s the Difference?

A question asked all the time is, "What's the difference between the Orphans' Court and the Registrar Wills?" In most jurisdictions within the state of Maryland they're actually in the same place, sometimes they even use the same office space. It can be really...

The Maryland Advance Directive: VERY Important For Your Family

Do you know the importance of creating an advance directive? A valid Maryland advance directive can prevent your family from having to make a lot of difficult decisions at a very emotional time. In this article, we'll explain why you should consider creating an...

Maryland Probate Court: Everything You Need to Know About the Process

The Maryland Probate process can be confusing and, at times, very complex. Read the article below to get up to speed on what to expect from Maryland Probate Court, the process as a whole, and what your next steps might be. Check out the YouTube video below to learn...

How to Pay for Nursing Home Care in Maryland: 3 Key Ways

How to pay for nursing home care in Maryland: this is a common concern of so many families as their parents get older. In this article, we'll cover the three main ways you can pay for nursing home care in MD, and a few options you may not have considered. And, we have...

Should You Make a Gift or Use an Irrevocable Trust?

One of the most common reasons to engage in estate and elder law planning is to preserve your assets while still qualifying for long term care benefits provided by Medicaid. Many individuals who are getting close to retirement age look for options, such as passing on...

Is It Time for a Living Trust?

A legal document that names what will happen to your assets after you pass away is an important part of the estate planning process. There are many different benefits associated with creating a trust and this article discusses three clear benefits about creating a...