How to Get Appointed Administrator of Your Father's Estate in Maryland
Can I be appointed administrator of my dad’s estate if he died without a will? Short answer: Yes — as a child you are a high-priority heir under Maryland law and can petition the court to be appointed the estate’s administrator (sometimes called a personal representative or administrator). You must open an administration case in […]
Read article →Maryland — Order of Succession Among Children When There Is No Will
How Maryland distributes a deceased person’s estate among children when there is no will Disclaimer: This information explains general Maryland intestacy rules only and is not legal advice. For decisions about a real estate or probate situation, consult a Maryland probate attorney. Detailed answer — who inherits among children when there is no will When […]
Read article →How to Get Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage in Maryland
Getting Court Permission to Sell Real Property and Pay Off the Mortgage — What to Expect in Maryland This FAQ-style guide explains how to obtain court authorization to sell a house and use the sale proceeds to pay the mortgage under Maryland procedures. It covers typical situations where court approval is needed, the step-by-step process, […]
Read article →Maryland: Using Payable-on-Death (POD) Accounts When Estate Assets Can’t Cover Creditors
How payable‑on‑death (POD) bank accounts interact with estate creditors under Maryland law This FAQ explains, in plain language, how POD (payable‑on‑death) accounts usually work after someone dies and when creditors can reach those funds in Maryland. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Detailed answer What a POD account is: A POD account […]
Read article →How to Open an Estate Bank Account in Maryland Using an IRS EIN
Detailed Answer Short answer: To open an estate bank account in Maryland using an IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN), first confirm whether probate is required; if it is, get appointed as the personal representative (executor or administrator) with the Maryland Register of Wills, obtain certified Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration and a death certificate, […]
Read article →Maryland — What Happens if a Creditor Files After the 90‑Day Notice Period?
Understanding Late Creditor Claims in Maryland Probate This FAQ-style guide explains what typically happens when a creditor files a claim after the 90‑day notice period in Maryland probate matters. Detailed answer — What happens if a creditor files after the 90‑day notice period? In Maryland probate, the personal representative (executor or administrator) must give creditors […]
Read article →Maryland: Rights of a Surviving Spouse When a Spouse Dies Without a Will
Detailed Answer: What rights does a surviving spouse have in Maryland when the decedent died without a will? Short answer: Under Maryland law, a surviving spouse has priority for control of the deceased spouse’s estate and for decisions about disposition of the body, a strong right to be appointed the personal representative (administrator) in an […]
Read article →How to Become an Estate Administrator in Maryland When a Spouse Dies Intestate
Can I be appointed to administer my spouse’s estate in Maryland when their family won’t cooperate? Short answer: Yes. If your spouse died without a will (intestate), Maryland law generally allows the surviving spouse to be appointed the personal representative (sometimes called an administrator) of the estate. You start by filing for appointment at the […]
Read article →Claiming Foreclosure Surplus Funds for a Deceased Parent in Maryland
How to claim foreclosure surplus funds for a deceased parent in Maryland Detailed Answer — what to know and what to do When a Maryland property is sold at a foreclosure sale for more than the debt and sale costs, the extra money (the surplus or excess proceeds) does not automatically go to the lender. […]
Read article →Maryland — How to Transfer an Inherited Membership Interest in a Single‑Member LLC
Can I transfer an inherited membership interest in a single‑member LLC after probate? — Detailed Answer Short answer (what usually happens) When the sole member of a Maryland limited liability company (LLC) dies, the right to the decedent’s membership interest typically passes to whoever inherits the decedent’s estate (by will or by intestacy). That inheritance […]
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