After a loved one passes away, family members may still have responsibilities to that individual's estate. Some of those duties may be related to ensuring that the deceased's estate is being handled in the proper manner. If individuals suspect that the executor...
Estate Administration & Probate
Keeping mum: Should you disclose you terminal illness to your family?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Oct 20, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
Gene Wilder. Robin Williams. David Bowie. As public as their lives were there was one salient piece of information they chose to keep private: Their terminal disease. One can understand their choice--after living their lives on the covers of magazines and newspapers,...
Unfair estate administration actions could have negative effects
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Oct 5, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
After loved ones die, family members are often put in charge of the remaining estate. The estate administration can play a significant role in the lives of the surviving family members and other individuals who may be affected by the terms of any estate plans....
Double duty: Why a will and a power of attorney are necessary
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Sep 22, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
A young couple recently agreed to buy a house from her grandmother. Negotiations were made, a contract was signed and closing was set. On the eve of closing, grandma died. The closing has yet to go through. Most of us are often aware of a will and what it does-at...
Probate litigation over Redstone estate proves complicated
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Sep 1, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
Maryland residents may be interested in a complicated case involving the estate of billionaire media mogul Sumner Redstone. Reports stated that the man's granddaughter had expressed concerns about whether Redstone had truly been in support of changes made to two...
Probate concerns may cause Maryland residents to seek assistance
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Aug 10, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
When a loved one passes away, some individuals may have issues to handle regarding the estate. Probate proceedings are common in cases where a will was left behind, but additional litigation may ensue if there are concerns about the estate. Maryland residents may be...
Will validity may lead to probate litigation in Maryland
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jun 30, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
Dealing with the death of a loved one is always a difficult endeavor. Maryland residents will face many changes in their lives to get used to life after their loved ones' passing. Although for many, focusing on emotional healing is most important, there may be...
Probate proceedings could affect estate planning in Maryland
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jun 3, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
When deciding which estate planning options may work for certain circumstances, Maryland residents may not be sure which avenues may be best for them. For instance, some parties may think that a will is the only document they need for their estate. However, if they...
Maryland residents may be interested in celeb probate case
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | May 6, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
Many individuals across the country, including in Maryland, mourned the recent passing of music superstar Prince. As celebrities and musicians continue to pay tribute to the late artist, his family is left to handle his estate issues. Due to his failure to...
Probate and Estate Administration: Spotting the Signs of Undue Influence
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Apr 25, 2016 | Estate Administration & Probate
For families in Maryland and throughout the country going through probate and estate administration proceedings, accusations of undue influence or coercion can be upsetting and incredibly damaging to family relationships. Of course, throwing around accusations without...
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