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The court process of validating your will and overseeing the distribution of your estate, commonly known as probate, is often slow, costly and open to public scrutiny. For your grieving loved ones, this can be a stressful and frustrating experience, given that they...
When a loved one passes away, sorting through their estate can be an emotional and complex process, especially if certain assets aren’t included in their will or transferred to a trust. As an estate executor, you might wonder what will happen to these unaddressed...
Talking about your estate plans and inheritance during a family gathering will often not be lighthearted. It means discussing two taboo topics—money and death—so it is understandable if one may hesitate to initiate such dialogue. It might make more sense to have a...
If you draft a will, you may end up doing it well in advance. Maybe you’re just in your 50s, and you expect to have 25 or 30 more years of life ahead of you. But you know that it’s wise to create an estate plan in advance, so you go ahead and do so. One important...
Estate disputes can be very devastating for a family. In some cases, the hard feelings last long after the dispute has been resolved. Some siblings have a falling out that is so serious that they may never talk again. But why does this happen? If you’re making an...
If assets are left in your Maryland estate when you pass away, they will in most cases be subject to state probate laws. Your executor will start the process by presenting your will to a judge. Absent a will, someone close to you will initiate a probate proceeding on...
If you are the executor of an estate, communication will be one of your responsibilities when the time to assume your duties comes. You should keep beneficiaries and interested parties reasonably informed. Here is what you should communicate: Their place in a will You...
In Maryland, estates are categorized as regular or small. Each category observes unique rules when it comes to probate. As a personal representative, you should know the processes to follow depending on the estate type you want to open. Here is what you should know:...
When a person dies, the probate court will supervise the management of their assets before and during distribution. With a will, the court will follow the deceased's/decedent's wishes. But without, they will observe an orderly process to distribute assets fairly. In...
When someone dies, they could leave their estate to their family, indicating their wishes in a will. They prepare by using other estate planning tools to distribute their assets efficiently. However, most cases might enter probate, involving subsequent legal...