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HOFFMAN, COMFORT, OFFUTT, SCOTT & HALSTAD, LLP PROBATING AN ESTATE IN MARYLAND: HOW IT WORKS CARROLLCOUNTYMARYLANDLAWFIRM.COM

Probating an Estate in Maryland: How it Works

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Page 1: Probating an Estate in Maryland: How it Works

HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

PROBATINGAN ESTATE INMARYLAND:HOW IT WORKS

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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

YOU DON'T WANT TORESEARCH THE PROBATEPROCESS IN TIMES OF HURT.WE WANT TO DO IT FOR YOU.

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If the decedent has leftproperty for others,the process of distributingthat is called probate.

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The process begins when adecedent's will is filed. Fromthere, you should get thenecessary estate forms.

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A regular estate has propertyvalued over $50,000 while asmall estate is valued at$50,000 or less. However,values change when aspouse is the sole heir.

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Disputes or joint propertycan complicate the process.

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HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

Have questions about theprocess? Call 410-848-4444.Hoffman, Comfort,Offutt, Scott & Halstad, LLP.

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