When you become the personal representative of an estate, one of your functions is to locate the assets of the decedent. If the decedent was well organized and had an estate planning binder, that's the first place to start. Well organized the state planning binder we'll have all of the important papers, as well as
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 will). And if you're new to the MD court system, be
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 property. If the decedent died without a will, they died “intestate” and the
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 process. Second, please note: the following article is specific to
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 confusing. The short answer is that the Register of Wills is
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 advance directive and how it will make end-of-life heath care
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 about the processes involved in Maryland
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 a companion
If you have a loved one who is currently serving as the executor of a parent's estate and both of those parents have now passed away and a trust is established, you may have questions about the powers of the trustee when it comes to selling property. If a person is serving as both
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 properties or assets to another family member. There is
