Maryland — Appointing a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land
Can a court appoint a guardian ad litem for minor heirs before selling inherited land in Maryland? Short answer: Yes — in Maryland you can ask the probate/Orphans' Court to appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) to represent minor heirs before the estate’s real property is sold. The court commonly requires a GAL or other […]
Read article →Selling an Inherited Home with Minor Co-Owners in Maryland: Court Approval Steps
What you need to know before selling an inherited home when co-owners include minors (Maryland) Disclaimer: This information is educational only and is not legal advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a Maryland estate or probate attorney or the Register of Wills for the county where the property is located. Detailed Answer — step-by-step guide under […]
Read article →Maryland: What to Include When Filing a Year’s Allowance Petition
Overview — Year’s Allowance in Maryland What this is: A year’s allowance (sometimes called a year’s support) is a petition a surviving spouse or minor children can file to request a court-ordered sum from a decedent’s estate to cover basic living needs for the first year after death. The allowance is a short-term protective measure […]
Read article →Handling a Mother’s Estate in Maryland: Steps to Take and What to Expect
How to handle a parent’s estate in Maryland: step-by-step FAQ Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Maryland attorney. Short answer If your mother died in Maryland, start by locating any will and important documents, securing property, determining whether […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Switch to a Small‑Estate Procedure After a Family Allowance
Can you switch to Maryland’s small‑estate process after using the family allowance? Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on the size and type of remaining assets, what actions have already been taken in probate, and timing. In Maryland you can often use the small‑estate affidavit or other summary collection options when the decedent’s personal […]
Read article →Maryland — Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land When You Are Not on the Deed
Can paying back property taxes make you the owner of inherited land in Maryland? Short answer: Paying past-due property taxes helps protect the land from tax sale and may give you certain reimbursement or equitable claims — but it does not, by itself, transfer legal title to you. To become the recorded owner you generally […]
Read article →Finding Heirs and Property Owners After a Death in Maryland
Finding the Rightful Heirs and Determining Property Ownership After a Relative’s Death If your grandparent died and you don’t know who the heirs are or who owns the house, these practical steps under Maryland law will help you locate records, understand common ownership scenarios, and decide when to get legal help. This is a general […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Ask the Court to Reconsider Letters of Administration and Remove an Administrator
How to Ask the Court to Reconsider Letters of Administration and Remove an Administrator (Maryland) Quick answer: If you are the sole heir and believe the appointed administrator should be removed, you generally must (1) file a petition with the court that issued the letters (usually the Register of Wills or the Orphans’ Court in […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Challenge an Administrator Closing a Joint Bank Account Without Notifying Heirs
Detailed Answer — How to respond if the administrator closed a joint bank account without notifying heirs (Maryland) Short summary: If an administrator (personal representative) closed your late father’s joint bank account without telling heirs, you can demand records, ask the bank what happened, and ask the probate court to require an accounting, freeze or […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Review and Correct Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in a Parent’s Estate
How to locate, review, and correct probate filings in Maryland Short answer: Start by obtaining the probate case file from the county Register of Wills and the Orphans’ Court, carefully compare the court filings to the estate’s records, then try an informal correction with the personal representative. If that fails, you can ask the Orphans’ […]
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