Maryland Probate Lawyer

   Serving Greater Dundalk, East Baltimore, Baltimore City, & Bel Air

Looking for the best Maryland Probate lawyer near you? A Senior himself, Rob Goldman is Maryland's “go-to” probate and estate administration attorney, with over 35 years of experience, providing compassionate, patient legal guidance for Seniors and anyone struggling with their loss. 

Typical Probate Questions & Issues

  • Appointment of a Personal Representative / Executor
  • Duties, and potential liabilities, of a Personal Representative
  • What does the probate process involve?
  • Opening an Estate Account
  • How does dying with or without a Will affect probate?
  • Who is an "Interested Person"? 
  • How to handle claims of creditors?
  • Inheritance rights and taxes
  • Spousal inheritance rights in Maryland
  • Selling or transferring a home or other real property
  • Capital gains and estate taxes
  • Will contests and best practices to resolve family conflict
  • Ancillary Probate, - Real property & assets in other states
  • Reverse Mortgage, Judgments, Tax Liens, etc
  • How does Bankruptcy affect a probate?
  • Medicaid State Recovery liens

Have questions about Probate?  Want to know what you need to to do, and what you should not do, to maximize benefits and avoid delays and costly mistakes?  A knowledgeable, creative problem solver, Rob Goldman knows how to get things done. 

The Personal Representative is the person authorized by the probate court to represent the Estate. Banks and financial institutions, investment companies, life insurance companies, and most other businesses and government offices, will communicate only with the Personal Representative and will first want to see the Letters of Administration.

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is painful. It's normal to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and stressed.  After a person dies, take care of the arrangements and allow yourself time to grieve and settle down.  You have 30 days to submit the Will, if any.

For a shoulder to lean on and calm, professional step-by-step guidance, Contact me today to Schedule an Appointment. Using our Contact Form is best.  I have an office near you and can take care of all your probate needs in due course. Or CALL ME at  410-288-4060 (East Baltimore, Dundalk law office), or at 410-569-5650 (Bel Air) .

How to prioritize? While taking care of probating the estate may seem to be the main priority, if you do not have your Will and Powers of Attorney in place and up to date, you should take care of this sooner rather than later, for your own security and peace of mind. Bear in mind, it can take close to a year to probate an estate, so better not to put off getting your own legal affairs in order. For more information, visit our Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning page.

The first step towards opening an estate is to schedule an appointment.  Rob Goldman's Comprehensive Probate Consultation is a great consultation experience that will empower you to make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcome for you. 

Whether someone died with or without a Will, we can clarify which assets are probate and non-probate, who is entitled to inherit, whether and when creditors needs to be paid, and help resolve disputes or provide a solution to family fighting.  Avoid costly mistakes, delays and stress by getting the estate probated right.

Paying bills is something you should hold off on until after you've consulted with your probate lawyer. Creditors need to file claims if they want to be paid. This process protects and may benefit you.

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Concerned about family members or others taking property out of the house or from bank accounts? Don't delay. Call Rob Goldman, your local probate lawyer, right away to determine how best to handle the problem. Urgent legal action may be necessary.

Important issues Seniors should consider after a spouse or anticipated care-provider passes away:

  • planning to age in place and maintain independence 
  • steps to protect one's financial security
  • need to update Wills, Powers-of-Attorney, Trusts;
  • need to make a deed change and other real estate concerns;
  • how to avoid probate
  • needed help to probate an estate
  • how to pay for assisted living, nursing home
  • Medicare, and Medicaid Eligibility
  • asset protection planning
  • various tax considerations
  • Inheritance planning considerations
  • need to sell an estate property (estate sales)
  • need to down-size; practical and legal planning advice
  • discuss concerns about elder abuse
  • understanding inheritance, gift and estate taxes

One can protect one's property by keeping assets out of the probate estate. You have to do this before you are incompetent or dead! So, plan ahead for Peace of Mind. By keeping assets out of probate, those assets can be protected against the claims of creditors.

It is best to do this before you forget. Planning is key and is part of what one considers in basic estate planning, such as making a Will and powers of attorney. Since estate planning is one of the most important things you can do to protect your assets, you should not cut corners. See our article: Risks to Consider in Trying to Avoid Probate. Always have a comprehensive “Rights & Options” consultation with your lawyer first to ensure that your attempt to address one concern does not inadvertently create a larger problem. Call me at 410-569-5650 (Bel Air) or 410-288-4060 (East Baltimore, Dundalk) today to Schedule an Appointment.