In which county or state should the estate be probated?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 25, 20100 Comments

An estate is probated in the County in which the decedent resided as at date of death. However, there are nuances. For instance, if the person had more than one home, the place of domicile will govern. If the decedent owns real estate located in another state, an Ancillary Estate will need to be ...

What is Probate?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 25, 20100 Comments

Probate is the legal process by which the estate of someone who dies is administered through the office of the Register of Wills and the Orphan's Court. Contact us now to inquire about our probate related law services.

Can a disinherited spouse or child contest the will?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 25, 20100 Comments

Anyone who is an heir, even if not a beneficiary can contest a Will. Whether the challenge has any real prospect of success depends on the facts and circumstances in each case. Will contest cases can be very complicated and the sooner one consults with a lawyer the better. Contact us now to inqui...

Is Probate necessary if a person dies without a will?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 25, 20100 Comments

Whether the decedent made a Will or not is irrelevant to whether an estate needs to be opened. Depending on the size of the estate or the purpose for which the estate is being opened, one may open a Small Estate, a Estate, a Regular Estate, or an Estate for Administrative Purposes. Contact us no...

Do I need a lawyer to probate an estate?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 25, 20100 Comments

There is no legal requirement that an attorney be used to probate an estate. If the estate is simple and one is detail-oriented and willing to do some research and make an effort to understand what is required, the average person should be able to get through the process without a major problem. ...

How do I create an Estate?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 25, 20100 Comments

The first step, after someone dies, is to determine whether there is a Will. If there is a Will, it must be handed in to the Register of Wills for the County in which the decedent resided when he or she died. That is usually done when the estate is opened. A Petition for Probate must be filed to ...

How do I find out if the Decedent made a will?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 25, 20100 Comments

The first step, after someone dies, is to determine whether there is a Will. If the Will cannot be found at home or in the decedent's safe deposit box, check with the Register of Wills for that County since many people register their Wills. If you don't know whether the person has a safe deposit ...

What is an Ancillary Estate?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 25, 20100 Comments

An Ancillary Estate is a kind of piggy-back probate procedure that has to be performed in another State, for example, if the decedent owns real estate located in another state, an Ancillary Estate will need to be opened in that other state. Contact us now to inquire about our probate related law ...

Probate FAQ

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 25, 20100 Comments

If you need probate legal services in Baltimore, Dundalk, Essex, Rosedale, Middle River, White Marsh, Parkville, Abingdon, Bel Air, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Owings Mills, Reisterstown, Pikesville, Maryland, ROB GOLDMAN LEGAL SOLUTIONS is the law firm Marylanders turn to for calm, sensible advice...

Credit Report Error Disputes

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 16, 20100 Comments

Your credit report–a type of consumer report–contains information about where you work and live and how you pay your bills. It also may show whether you've been sued or arrested or have filed for bankruptcy. Companies called consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) or credit bureaus compile and sell yo...

Divorce Preparation

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 16, 20100 Comments

HOW SHOULD I BEGIN? DO I NEED A LAWYER? Whether you believe it or not, once you inform your spouse that you no longer wish to continue with the marriage, the end-game is set in motion. The process of dealing with this life-altering decision involves a wide range of issues. Although one's rights a...

Elder Law FAQ

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 15, 20100 Comments

If you need elder law services in Baltimore, Dundalk, Essex, Rosedale, Middle River, White Marsh, Parkville, Abingdon, Bel Air, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Owings Mills, Reisterstown, Pikesville, Maryland, ROB GOLDMAN LEGAL SOLUTIONS is the law firm Marylanders turn to for calm, sensible advice and...

How can I protect against spousal impoverishment?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 15, 20100 Comments

Spousal impoverishment refers to the concern that the community spouse will be left destitute because of the high cost of nursing home care. Most states have special rules intended to protect the community spouse by allowing the community spouse to retain a certain amount of the families resource...

What are the different types of nursing homes?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 15, 20100 Comments

What are the different types of nursing homes? A nursing home provides room and board, personal care, protection supervision and medical care, licensed and regulated by State Departments of Public Health. Individually certified by the State for Medicare and Medicaid. Facilities accept a variety o...

When is a person mentally competent?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 15, 20100 Comments

When is a person mentally incompetent? Mental incompetence relates to one's legal capacity to understand and to make rational decisions. A person who is unable to manage his or her affairs due to frailty, long-term illness, or disability, is not necessarily mentally incompetent. Frequently, such ...

When does a mentally competent person need guardianship?

Posted by Rob GoldmanJun 15, 20100 Comments

When does a mentally competent person need guardianship? One is not legally incompetent until a court make that determination. For family and estate planning purposes, it is important to obtain a professional evaluation of the person's condition before determining that the person is mentally inco...

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