I am the personal representative for my husband’s estate? He passed away 4 and a half years ago. How long is that document valid
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Answered on September 07, 2020
There is no deadline for opening an estate in Maryland. As to joint property, however, in Maryland "joint" means "joint with rights of...
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My daughter was live in care provider for my mother who just passed away. Does she have to move out?
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Answered on September 07, 2020
Condolences on the death of your mother.
Yes, if your daughter does not inherit your mother's real estate under your mother's will, then she...
My house is part of a living trust. When house is sold after death, who is the check made out to for the sale proceeds?
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Answered on August 14, 2020
A living trust is a revocable trust during the life of the grantor - - that is, your life - - as long as you do not make it irrevocable. Upon your...
How can I get a will without contacting my brother? It's been 15 years since my dad has died & my brother's hiding something.
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Answered on July 20, 2020
Contact the Register of Wills of the county in which he lived, and ask if there was a probate of his will. If there is none, also ask if that...
Can a power of attorney refuse to honor the will of a person
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Answered on July 15, 2020
If your great-grandmother has already passed away, and if she left the real estate "outright" to your mother in you great-grandmother's will, then...
How do I contest my fathers will?
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Answered on July 08, 2020
You or anyone can obtain a copy of your father's will from the Register of Wills, in person or online, for 50 cents a page, once the will has been...
Can I have my name changed to my daughter's name on my fathers will while he is still alive by just involving the executors?
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Answered on July 08, 2020
Please do not make any marks or changes on your father's will - - that could have a negative impact on enforcebailtiy and possibly make you liable....
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In the state of Maryland, is a Letter of Testamentary necessary to register a car from New York?
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Answered on June 28, 2020
If your son not only died in NY, but lived in NY (that is, NY was his domicile at date of death), then his automobile is a probate asset to be...
Can a revocable joint trust be revoked by the surviving spouse?
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Answered on June 28, 2020
Most joint revocable trusts can be revoked by the survivor....but some contain terms that make part of all irrevocable upon the death of the first...
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If my sister buys estate home can l get money l paid to maintain the property as well as my share as an heir?
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Answered on June 21, 2020
If there is equity in the property (value above any current mortgage or deed of trust obligation), then there are funds in the estate - - just not...