For many Maryland residents, being named as the executor of a loved one's will can be a daunting task. There are many things that the chosen executor is responsible for that he or she may be unaware of or not understand how to complete. As a result, there are many...
Estate Administration & Probate
Benefits of consulting with an estate administration professional
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Nov 6, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
The death of a family member can be a sad and stressful time for Maryland residents. Several things must be considered at one time, including funeral arrangements and estate administration. The estate executors are expected to carry out the terms of the will and...
Estate administration disputes may center around inheritances
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Sep 19, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
Family matters can easily become complicated in Maryland just as they can anywhere in the country. The exact issues that relatives may face differ from family to family and could range from insignificant to monumental. In many instances, families face conflict when it...
Estate administration disputes may lead to litigation in Maryland
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Sep 12, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
After a loved one passes, his or her estate will need attending to in various ways. Depending on the manner in which the deceased may have planned for his or her estate to be addressed after death, estate administration could continue for years. Of course, even...
Financial documents may help Maryland executors through probate
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Aug 28, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
After the death of a loved one, many individuals would like to take time to focus on their grief. This step is understandable as many Maryland residents may struggle with such a situation and need time to heal. However, for an individual left in charge of a deceased...
What information is included in a probate notice?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jul 24, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
There are many steps that must be carried out when a Maryland family needs to close a recently-deceased loved one's estate. The major legal proceedings necessary to address duties and requirements for settling an estate take place during probate administration....
Estate plan mistakes can make probate administration more complex
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jun 27, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
Maryland residents can look to celebrities as examples when it comes to how they would like to carry out certain aspects of their lives. While this type of admiration and inspiration is not necessarily a negative idea, individuals may want to remember what they...
Lack of plan may complicate Maryland estate administration
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | May 24, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
When individuals die without an estate plan, this issue can cause many complications for an estate. In some cases, there may not be any close surviving family to immediately take over the estate administration, and as a result, a court-appointed party may take on that...
Confusion over probate may affect misinformed Maryland residents
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | May 11, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
Understanding the necessary actions that surviving family or appointed executors must carry out for a deceased loved one's estate can be complicated. Confusion can also come about if the decedent did not fully understand what his or her plans actually needed in order...
Your estate plan may need more than just a will
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Mar 1, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
Many people consider a will the most important document in an estate plan. However, a variety of other documents could also prove useful to you, depending on your specific circumstances, especially since a will cannot cover every aspect of your estate. Nonetheless,...
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