Challenging an Estate Administrator Appointment in Maryland
Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. Consult a Maryland attorney before taking action. Detailed answer — How to legally challenge an administrator appointed in Maryland If you believe the person appointed to handle your grandparent’s estate should not serve, Maryland law gives certain people ways to challenge the appointment or the […]
Read article →Maryland: How Probate Transfers Real Property Under a Will
How Maryland Probate Transfers Real Property Under a Will Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. If you need help with a real Maryland estate, consult a licensed Maryland probate attorney or your local Register of Wills. Detailed answer — overview of the process When someone dies leaving a […]
Read article →Maryland — Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — under Maryland law you generally can challenge a person appointed as an administrator who claims ownership of real property that should be part of an estate you inherit. The challenge usually happens in the probate (Orphans') court and can include requests for an accounting, removal of the administrator, a […]
Read article →Maryland — Who Gets Surplus Proceeds When an Owner Dies Intestate and Siblings Are Involved
What happens to surplus proceeds when a property owner dies without a will and siblings are involved? Short answer: In Maryland, any surplus proceeds from the sale of a deceased person’s property generally become part of that person’s estate. If the owner died without a will (intestate), the surplus is distributed under Maryland’s intestacy rules […]
Read article →Maryland: How to File a Motion to Claim Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. For personalized advice, contact a licensed Maryland attorney. When a Maryland property is sold at a foreclosure sale and the sale price exceeds the amounts owed (mortgage, costs, and senior liens), the extra money is called surplus (or overage). If your mother’s property was […]
Read article →How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Maryland Tax Sale — What Adult Children Need to Know
Detailed Answer This article explains how to check for and claim surplus (excess) funds after a property is sold for unpaid taxes in Maryland. It is written for someone with no legal background who is trying to recover money from a tax sale of a family member’s home. This is general information only and not […]
Read article →Maryland: Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Car Title to the Surviving Spouse When the Original Title Is Missing
Detailed Answer Short overview: When a parent dies and the vehicle title cannot be found, a surviving spouse in Maryland generally has two routes to get title into their name: (1) use Maryland’s simplified small‑estate procedures (if the estate qualifies) to establish the surviving spouse’s ownership, or (2) open a probate/administration (letters of administration or […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Oppose a Petition Requesting Control of Estate Assets in Probate
Detailed answer: Opposing a request to take control of estate assets in Maryland probate This article explains, in plain language, what someone in Maryland can do if another person asks the court to take possession or control of assets from a decedent’s estate during probate. It describes common legal steps, practical evidence to gather, and […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Challenge a Final Estate Accounting When You Were Not Notified
Detailed answer Short answer: If a personal representative (executor/administrator) filed a final accounting in your parent’s probate matter in Maryland without giving you notice and you are an interested person (heir, beneficiary, creditor), you can usually ask the Orphans’ Court to set aside or challenge that accounting. You should act quickly: investigate the file at […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Contest an Estate Accounting More Than One Year After Approval
Can you challenge an estate accounting in Maryland more than a year after it was approved? Short answer: Sometimes — but only in limited circumstances. You must act quickly, gather evidence, and usually file a petition in the probate court. Because deadlines and remedies are strict, talk to a Maryland probate attorney as soon as […]
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