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Both residents and non-residents of Maryland may pay both state and federal taxes. People might also find themselves paying estate taxes to both the state and the IRS. How much the estate is worth and what beneficiaries receive factor into the amount owed. Federal and...
The probate procedure is fairly complex in Maryland and can take a great deal of time to complete, but the rules are not as strict when the assets being distributed are valued at $50,000 or less. If the decedent’s surviving spouse is the sole heir, this figure is...
Most people in Maryland haven’t created any will at all yet. According to AARP, only 40% of Americans have written their first will. However, writing a will isn’t a single-step process. Your will should be reviewed and updated from time to time as circumstances in...
Dealing with the question of child custody in Maryland when both parents or the last remaining parent passes away is not simple. On the one hand, parents have the ability to use legal documentation to try to name a new guardian, but on the other hand, the court also...
When it comes to estate planning, you have several options for maintaining control of your assets even after you pass away. An inter vivos trust is often used to monitor the flow of assets. This legal document is created while you're still alive and your assets are...
If you die with assets remaining in your Maryland estate, it will likely need to go through probate. The probate process is used to verify that you have a valid will and to allow creditors to make claims against your estate. An estate representative will be appointed...