Mar 11, 2016 | Estate Planning, Probate
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...Nov 8, 2010 | Criminal Law, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
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...Nov 5, 2010 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Wills
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...Oct 26, 2010 | Estate Planning, Probate
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....
