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...
Estate Administration & Probate
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,...
Fernandez estate administration may be complicated by lawsuits
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Feb 10, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
When a young family member dies, there is a chance that the surviving family may face complications. Of course, emotional distress and other expressions of grief are understandable, but in addition to those hardships, difficulties relating to the estate could arise if...
Probate does not have to intimidate Maryland residents
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jan 31, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
Many Maryland residents may make avoiding certain legal proceedings the goal of their estate plans. However, probate does not necessarily have to be looked upon as a negative process. In fact, some individuals may be able to go through a simpler planning process if...
Probate court claims could draw out estate administration
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jan 19, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
When an individual dies, there is a chance that money could still be owed to creditors. In many instances, parties who are owed money may file a claim with the probate court in order to determine whether they will receive the money they believe they are owed. Maryland...
Conflicts could complicate estate administration in Maryland
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jan 11, 2017 | Estate Administration & Probate
Handling an estate left behind by a recently deceased loved one can be a trying and emotional time for surviving Maryland families. Estate administration can sometimes become a complicated procedure, and if there are any conflicts or disputes, additional time and...
Probate dispute: Sam Cooke’s granddaughter facing legal issues
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Dec 21, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
Being part of a legal dispute can be a complicated endeavor. Therefore, individuals who are facing probate litigation or other similar proceedings may wish to ensure that they understand their cases and what they may have to confront as they move forward. If...
What can an estate plan do for you?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Dec 1, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
At some point in your life, you have likely lost a loved one and felt the grief that comes along with death. You may have even witnessed other family members struggling to make funeral arrangements or ensuring that they handle property division in a way the deceased...
Disputes may put estate administration on hold in Maryland
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Nov 30, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
When individuals die without creating an estate plan, it is not unusual for surviving family members to face conflicts. There are cases in which estate disputes could have many repercussions, and estate administration could be put on hold while the issues are...
Maryland residents may be concerned with probate proceedings
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Nov 22, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
Losing a loved one can be an extremely difficult time in anyone's life. If Maryland residents must handle the estate of a deceased family member, they may wonder what steps they need to take in order to ensure that the probate process is addressed in the correct...
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