How can I claim my mother bank account and assets?

I am sorry for your loss. An estate (probate) should be opened in the county (or Balt. city) where your mother lived. If she had a Will then that...

What if I do not know if I am listed in the trust, I was only told by a parent that I was listed ?

There are several variables here and depending on your situation there are better/best ways to proceed. I suggest a conversation with an estate...

How can I find my grandmother’s will?

I am sorry for your loss. If she also lived in Laurel you can inquiry with the Prince George's County Register of Wills....

Do you have to be the titled owner and/or mortgage holder to file a quiet title action in Maryland?

Good question. Only the person on the deed, holding title to the property, can file and have a new deed recorded. You should talk with a Maryland...

Do I need to open up an estate for my father?

The short answer: yes. The estate must be administered through the Register of Wills. The amendment will need to be properly admitted into the...

Who will be financially responsible for my father's mortgage debt when he passes.

The assets and debts of the estate, and who will inherit, should not necessarily be the deciding factor in who should serve as the executor (or...

How does a homeowner add someone to their residential deed?

Great question. A new deed must be drafted and recorded. There will also be other documents to file including a PG county specific tax form. It...

Both of the prior answers are correct and very helpful. It will ultimately be an estate deed (aka personal representative deed) and in Baltimore it...

Is it ok to leave rotting flowers and food on your desk because its personal property and shouldnt be touched by cleaning staff?

It's hard to answer without seeing the contract between cleaning service and company. Also hard to know what the "damage" would be and what the...

How to move house into trust and assign LLC as beneficiary?

An estate planning attorney who also practices in property transfers (i.e. title work). You should discuss the pros and cons of the option you...