My parents died and I want to move into their Maryland house, but my sibling wants to sell the house. Can I move in?

I agree with the other responses. You will need to follow the legalities here, particularly when it comes to getting a clear title to the house. ...

When filing a petition to be appointed the administrator of my father's estate, do I have to include property in another state?

If you own the land/home as joint tenant with rights of survivorship with your father, you should not need to probate the property. However,...

My son changed his beneficiary designation from his wife to me, his mother, and died shortly after. Does wife have a claim?

Unless his wife can show your son was not competent to make that change, it will be difficult for wife to win that battle. Doesn't mean she won't...

Can a custodian cash a life insurance claim check under MD Uniform Transfer to Minors Act in their own name?

The funds are the property of the children. Probably best to hold property in a Uniform Transfers to Minors Account set up for each child.

Estate - does my sister have to move out of my mother's home if the estate is going to probate in Maryland?

It is really up to the Personal Representative of the estate to determine how to handle. The PR has a duty to the heirs of the estate and seeing...

I am executor of my Moms will.

It could be something to consider down the pike. First, get appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate and let everyone know they cannot...

Do I need a lawyer

You will need to consult with counsel to figure out whether or not the Will is or is not "legal". If you are advancing costs of the funeral, you...

Mom predeceased Dad, so you would have to look to Dad's estate. Fortunately , the estate beneficiaries are the same. Unfortunately, by not naming...

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Is my husband entitled to half if I inherit after I file for divorce but before it is finalized?

Property received by way of inheritance is not marital property and as such, should not be split with your soon to be ex husband. As an added...

Just discovered my father passed away 3-4 yrs ago and no one told me. His friend got everything sold his house. am I entitled

Hard to say if there was fraud, but if an estate was opened, you should have received notice from the Register of Wills (you are an 'interested'...