intestacy in maryland – how does it work?
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INTESTACYIN MARYLAND –HOW DOESIT WORK?CARROLLCOUNTYMARYLANDLAWFIRM.COM
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WHEN SOMEONE DIES, ANDAN ESTATE IS REQUIRED,THERE ARE TWO DISTINCTPOSSIBILITIES FOR WHATDICTATES THE DISPOSITIONOF ASSETS IN THE ESTATE.
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IF THE DECEDENT HAS A VALIDWILL, THAT WILL CONTROLSHOW THE ESTATE IS HANDLED.
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HOWEVER, IF SOMEONE DIESWITHOUT A WILL, THERE AREA DEFAULT SET OF RULESTHAT CONTROL HOW ANESTATE IS HANDLED.
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THIS PROCESSIS CALLEDINTESTACY.
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In some situations, minorchildren and spouses areentitled to a portion of anintestate estate before therest is divided.
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These are respectively calledthe spousal share andchildren's share.
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Without a will, assets go towhat the State of Marylandassumes are the people youwould be likely to leaveyour estate to.
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It is very unlikely that thedecedent's assets will passto the State of Maryland.Visit the
to learn more.
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Maryland Register of Wills
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A knowledgeable attorneycan assist you in makingsure an intestate estate isdone in accordance withMaryland law with minimalheadaches.
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Have questions about theprocess? Call 410-848-4444.Hoffman, Comfort,Offutt, Scott & Halstad, LLP.
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