Maryland's New Transfer on Death Deed
Effective Oct. 1, 2026, Maryland's new Transfer on Death Deed lets owners pass real estate outside probate — with important implications for Medicaid planning.
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Maryland Removes Citizenship Barrier for Estate Administrators
Effective October 1, 2026, Maryland eliminates the citizenship and permanent-residency requirement that disqualified many non-citizens from serving as personal representatives of an estate.
Maryland’s Registered Domestic Partnership Law: What It Means for You
Since October 1, 2023, Maryland has been recognizing **Registered Domestic Partnerships**.
Victory for POA Law in Contested Estate Case
A recent Maryland estate case highlights the importance of properly drafted power of attorney documents. Learn how POA protections held up in court.
Estate Planning for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum
Learn essential estate planning strategies for families with autistic children, including special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, guardianship, and divorce considerations.
Navigating Family Law and Estate Planning for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
New Probate Fee Schedule Goes Into Effect October 1, 2022
Maryland has made it cheaper to administer *small *estates proceedings by increasing the probate fee for *regular* estate proceedings.
How will property division affect your future following divorce?
Any Maryland resident who has ever navigated divorce proceedings may understand how complicated and stressful the process can be.
Everyone Has a Post-Mortem Estate Plan
Whether or not you have any documents prepared, you have a post-mortem estate plan in place courtesy of the State of Maryland.
Everyone Has an Incapacity Estate Plan to Manage Assets
Whether or not you have any documents prepared, you have an incapacity estate plan to manage your assets in place courtesy of the State of Maryland.
Everyone Has an Incapacity Estate Plan for Health Care Issues
Maryland law provides default healthcare decision-makers if you're incapacitated. Learn why creating your own advance directive is still essential.
Challenging a Forged Will: Lessons from Tiger King and Carole Baskin
Learn about challenging fraudulent wills in Maryland, including time limits and grounds for contest, using the Tiger King case as an example.
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