Mental Health Tips for Dealing with the Probate Process
If you or someone you know is dealing with the probate process, you know how stressful it can be. In fact, studies have shown that 40% of people saw their mental health decline while dealing with administrative tasks associated with bereavement. In many cases, family members and friends of the deceased may be hurt, confused,
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What Are Letters of Administration?
If you’re beginning the process of administering a loved one’s estate and there is no will—or the named executor cannot serve—you may need to obtain letters of administration. These legal documents are issued by a Maryland probate court and give a person the authority to manage and settle the decedent’s estate. Letters of administration allow
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Valuing Assets In An Estate
One of the first steps of estate management is determining the value of the estate. This is an important part of settling a decedent’s estate, and an especially important step during probate proceedings. When valuing an estate, assets can be either real property or personal property. Real property includes real estate, like a house or
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10 Tips for Writing Your Will
Writing your will can be a difficult task. Deciding who should inherit your assets and make decisions on your behalf can not only cause problems within a family, but also be a significant burden on loved ones left without advanced directives. Luckily, a will is an opportunity to take this burden off your loved ones’
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What to Expect in Probate Court
The concept of probate court can be daunting. When a person passes away, probate court is often a necessary part of allocating and distributing their assets. However, this process can be complicated and can often trigger emotional responses in family and friends. If you have recently lost a loved one, you are probably dealing with
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How to Choose a Probate Attorney
In most cases, going through the probate process is necessary when a loved one passes away. In fact, Maryland state law requires most estates to go through the probate process to ensure stipulations of the last will and testament are honored and the estate is handled appropriately. It’s not required to have a probate attorney
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A Guide to Maryland Probate Court
When someone passes away, the process of administering their estate is called probate. This is a court-supervised process that involves organizing the deceased’s money, assets, and possessions, and distributing them properly as inheritance (after paying taxes and debts). If the person left a will, it will name an executor of the estate who will help
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Considerations for Choosing an Executor
Choosing an executor for your will is a major decision. Your executor is tasked with ensuring your hard-earned assets, personal belongings, and other valuables will be distributed to the people you choose. Acting as the executor of an estate can require a lot of time and energy. The process of settling an estate can sometimes
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