Maryland Estate Planning Attorney

In Maryland all matters of probate are decided in an Orphans Court. Is the fate of your possessions going to be decided by a judge in an Orphans Court? That depends on whether or not you have a will, and whether or not it is contested. If you would like some assurance your property is going to be dispersed according to your wishes you should be talking to a Maryland estate planning attorney.

Need an Estate Lawyer?

An estate attorney is a lawyer who has decided to specialize in the area of estate and probate cases. Since most of his cases involve estate work, he is well versed in all of the Maryland state laws, and should be well qualified to assist you with planning for the future of your assets.

Finding an estate attorney is easy enough, whether you are in Gaithersburg, Columbia or Bowie. You could ask friends and family for names of attorneys they have used or you might want to use Legal Match. They specialize in matching the right attorney to your specific needs.

When you find the right attorney make sure you discuss all the ways available to pass on your estate out of probate. Joint bank accounts, deeds in joint tenancy with right of survivorship and trusts are a few of the many methods used. In most cases a will is needed but it is not the most important part of estate planning.

You planning should also include a look at all possible tax issues. If it applies to your situation the estate tax is something that might be a concern. Having all your business, personal and property taxes current is something to look at.

If you have a financial plan, and it is working well for you, be sure and follow through with an estate plan. A valuable estate could easily become worthless if it is fought over in court. Your heirs should not have to hire lawyers to receive the property you had intended to leave them. You have the choice, but only while you are alive.

In the complicated world of finance many forms are used. If you ever need one fast, Legal Zoom is the answer. They have legal forms for every occasion. Be sure anything you fill out is checked out by your Maryland estate planning attorney to avoid any costly mistakes.

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