Did you know that probate procedures in Maryland can differ based on the size of the decedent’s estate? It’s true. The rules of that govern estate administration procedures are based on the value of the assets in an estate. Depending on the value of the assets, an...
By: Sara Prose, Esq. Although the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) prevents same-sex couples from designating a spouse as a survivor beneficiary in a retiree’s federal pension, spouses of retirees may still be able to obtain an insurable interest survivor annuity. Under...
Most attorneys who handle estate matters have seen the following situation: Client comes to your office for assistance with probating a deceased relative’s estate. You ask to see a copy of the Last Will and Testament. Client produces a Will prepared by the deceased...
With the passage of House Bill 327, the Maryland General Assembly clarified and strengthened the consequences of a criminal conviction for exploiting a vulnerable adult or a person over the age of 68, as stated in Maryland Code Criminal Law Article §8-801. Under the...
On October 1, 2010, Maryland’s new General and Limited Power of Attorney Act (House Bill 659) became effective. This Act provides two statutory Power of Attorney (“POA”) forms and a Certification form for an Agent to verify facts concerning a POA. One of the POA forms...
The death of a loved one opens the door to countless legal issues concerning the deceased person’s estate and private affairs. Probate law is the process by which a deceased individual’s property and assets are distributed, and these laws differ from state to state....