Receiving Settlement Funds in Maryland: How Settlement Payments Reach You
Detailed Answer Short answer: After an insurer issues a settlement check in Maryland, how you actually receive the money depends on who the insurer names on the check, any medical or lien claims, and whether your attorney handles the closing. Typically the check is either payable only to you or payable jointly to you and […]
Read article →Appointment as Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator in Maryland
Detailed Answer This section summarizes how an individual gets appointed by Maryland probate authorities to act as the personal representative (administrator or co-administrator) of a deceased person’s estate. The process depends on whether the decedent left a valid will and who the decedent nominated. The Register of Wills in the county where the decedent lived […]
Read article →Challenging a Suspected Forged Will in Maryland — What to Do
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about a particular situation, consult a licensed Maryland attorney. Detailed Answer — How to challenge a suspected forged will under Maryland law If you believe a will is forged, you can challenge (contest) the will in Maryland’s probate system. A […]
Read article →Maryland — How to Submit an Original Will to Probate from Out of State
How to submit an original will to probate in Maryland when you live out of state — FAQ Short answer If the decedent lived in Maryland when they died, you should submit the original will to the Register of Wills in the Maryland county where the decedent was domiciled. If you live out of state […]
Read article →Maryland — How to Confirm Whether a Will Is an Original or a Copy
How to Verify Whether a Will Is an Original or a Copy in Maryland This FAQ-style guide explains practical steps under Maryland law to help you determine whether the will you have is the original document or only a copy, and what to do next. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Detailed […]
Read article →Maryland: Lost or Damaged Original Will Sent to the Courthouse — What Happens?
Detailed Answer Basic idea: An original signed will is the primary document a probate court uses to carry out a decedent’s final wishes. If the original is lost or damaged while being mailed to a courthouse or Register of Wills, Maryland courts can still admit the will to probate, but the person seeking admission must […]
Read article →Recovering Surplus Funds After a Maryland Tax Sale
Detailed Answer Short answer: If a Maryland property is sold at a tax sale and the sale produces more money than is needed to pay the taxes, interest, penalties, and the sale costs, the excess (the “surplus”) generally belongs to the former owner or other persons with a legal claim (for example, holders of certain […]
Read article →How to Fix Probate Paperwork Errors in Maryland
Detailed Answer When probate paperwork filed in Maryland lists the wrong siblings or otherwise contains family-member errors, you can usually correct the record. The exact process depends on whether the error is a clerical mistake (a simple typo or wrong checkbox) or a substantive mistake (a wrong determination of who the heirs are, or who […]
Read article →Maryland: What Powers a Financial Power of Attorney Gives Your Agent
How a Maryland financial power of attorney can let an agent manage your money This article explains, in plain language, what financial powers a named agent can exercise for you under Maryland law if you become unable to manage your finances. It uses general hypothetical examples to illustrate common situations. This is educational information only […]
Read article →Maryland: Releasing Escrow or Trust Funds Before a Deed Is Recorded — What to Know
When an escrow or trust account holds closing funds before the deed is recorded: Maryland practical guidance Detailed Answer — how Maryland practice and law treat release of trust/escrow funds before recording In Maryland real estate transactions, the decision to release funds held in a trust or escrow account before a deed is recorded is […]
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