Probate is the legal process which transfers a person’s assets to their heirs or beneficiaries after death. In Maryland, the probate process can be lengthy, costly, and public, so many people look for ways to
When people hear the word “estate”, they usually think they need to be rich with plenty of assets for the thought of estate planning to be relevant to them. But the truth is, everyone needs
Probate is the legal process in which the court decides the validity of a will, and oversees the administration of an estate. It can be a lengthy and expensive process, but there are ways to avoid it. Here at DK Rus Law, we would like to explain
Probate is the process where the property of decedent (deceased person) can be transferred to their heirs and beneficiaries. If you will soon be entering the process of probate, then you should contact an estate
A question that we are often asked is whether or not life insurance will have to go through probate? To answer that, it is first useful to determine exactly what probate is and which assets
You’ve likely heard both of these terms before, but Wills and Trusts are two different devices that are useful in estate planning. They can be used to serve different purposes or be used together to
As the Personal Representative or Executor of a will, it’s helpful to know what to expect once the probate process begins. Let’s take a look at the early stages of this process so you can
Probate is the legal process in which the court, through the Register of Wills, oversees the transfer and distribution of a person’s assets after they pass away. The court is responsible for appointing a Personal
If you have been appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate of a friend or family member, there’s a lot you should know before diving in. Hiring a probate attorney in Maryland can be
If you’ve researched estate planning in Maryland, you have probably come across the term “probate.” In fact, you may have read numerous articles describing probate as something you should avoid at all costs. But is
