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James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates, LLC
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1. James Crawford, Jr. Linthicum, MD
  Attorney at Law - MD, 1992
  University of Baltimore J.D. 1992
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Includes: Estate Administration, Living Wills, Wills

Anthony R Mignini

Criminal, Real Estate, Wills & Probate, Social Security

Status: In Good Standing

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3410 White Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214

Bruce Black Conwell

Elder Law, Wills & Probate

Status: In Good Standing

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427 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221

Camille Christian Mongeon

Wills & Probate, Estate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 12 Years

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8315 Avondale Rd, Parkville, MD 21234

David Albert Harris

Commercial Real Estate, Wills, Insurance, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing

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8800 Walther Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21234

David Gaulden

Tax, Bankruptcy, Business & Trade, Living Wills

Status: Inactive Licensed: 41 Years

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2500 Old North Point Road, Dundalk, MD 21222

Dawn Marie Collins

Litigation, Trusts, Wills & Probate, Estate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 22 Years

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4314 Springwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206

Deborah Marie Engram

General Practice

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 31 Years

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1716 Harford Road, Fallston, MD 21047

Dennis F O'Brien

Litigation, Wills & Probate, Products Liability, Malpractice, Insurance

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 43 Years

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2012 S Tollgate Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015

Freyae K Markert

Government, Wills & Probate, Estate, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing

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1 Riverside Rd, Essex, MD 21221

Kelly Albright Glaze

Juvenile Law, Commercial Real Estate, Wills & Probate, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 13 Years

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826 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221

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LEGAL TERMS

PER CAPITA

Under a will, the most common method of determining what share of property each beneficiary gets when one of the beneficiaries dies before the willmaker, leavin... (more...)

Under a will, the most common method of determining what share of property each beneficiary gets when one of the beneficiaries dies before the willmaker, leaving children of his or her own. For example, Fred leaves his house jointly to his son Alan and his daughter Julie. But Alan dies before Fred, leaving two young children. If Fred's will states that heirs of a deceased beneficiary are to receive the property per capita, Julie and the two grandchildren will each take a third. If, on the other hand, Fred's will states that heirs of a deceased beneficiary are to receive the property per stirpes, Julie will receive one-half of the property, and Alan's two children will share his half in equal shares (through Alan by right of representation).

ADEMPTION

The failure of a bequest of property in a will. The gift fails (is 'adeemed') because the person who made the will no longer owns the property when he or she di... (more...)

The failure of a bequest of property in a will. The gift fails (is 'adeemed') because the person who made the will no longer owns the property when he or she dies. Often this happens because the property has been sold, destroyed or given away to someone other than the beneficiary named in the will. A bequest may also be adeemed when the will maker, while still living, gives the property to the intended beneficiary (called 'ademption by satisfaction'). When a bequest is adeemed, the beneficiary named in the will is out of luck; he or she doesn't get cash or a different item of property to replace the one that was described in the will. For example, Mark writes in his will, 'I leave to Rob the family vehicle,' but then trades in his car in for a jet ski. When Mark dies, Rob will receive nothing. Frustrated beneficiaries may challenge an ademption in court, especially if the property was not clearly identified in the first place.

INCOMPETENCE

The inability, as determined by a court, to handle one's own personal or financial affairs. A court may declare that a person is incompetent after a hearing at ... (more...)

The inability, as determined by a court, to handle one's own personal or financial affairs. A court may declare that a person is incompetent after a hearing at which the person is present and/or represented by an attorney. A finding of incompetence may lead to the appointment of a conservator to manage the person's affairs. Also known as 'incompetency.'

INTESTATE

The condition of dying without a valid will. The probate court appoints an administrator to distribute the deceased person's property according to state law.

AUGMENTED ESTATE

In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used on... (more...)

In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used only in some states. Its value is calculated only if a surviving spouse declines whatever he or she was left by will and instead claims a share of the deceased spouse's estate. (This is called taking against the will.) The amount of this 'statutory share' or 'elective share' depends on state law.

FAMILY ALLOWANCE

A certain amount of a deceased person's money to which immediate family members are entitled at the beginning of the probate process. The allowance is meant to ... (more...)

A certain amount of a deceased person's money to which immediate family members are entitled at the beginning of the probate process. The allowance is meant to help support the surviving spouse and children during the time it takes to probate the estate. The amount is determined by state law and varies greatly from state to state.

NET ESTATE

The value of all property owned at death less liabilities or debts.

INHERITANCE TAXES

Taxes some states impose on people or organizations who inherit property from a deceased person's estate. The taxes are based on the value of the inherited prop... (more...)

Taxes some states impose on people or organizations who inherit property from a deceased person's estate. The taxes are based on the value of the inherited property.

BANKRUPTCY ESTATE

All of the property you own when you file for bankruptcy, except for most pensions and educational trusts. The trustee technically takes control of your bankrup... (more...)

All of the property you own when you file for bankruptcy, except for most pensions and educational trusts. The trustee technically takes control of your bankruptcy estate for the duration of your case.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Russell v. Gaither

... On February 3, 2006, Gaither filed with the Register of Wills for Baltimore City a petition for probate based on the July 12, 2005 will, which was admitted to administrative probate. Nearly six months later, on July 26th, Marquitta ...

Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. PLESHAW

... In 1997, the Probate Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia ("probate court") appointed Pleshaw to represent Joseph Riley in an intervention proceeding and later the Riley Estate itself. ... A. Maryland Cases Confronting Misappropriation in a Probate Context. ...

Chase Wills & Probate Lawyer, Maryland

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James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates, LLC

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Anthony R Mignini

Bruce Black Conwell

Camille Christian Mongeon

David Albert Harris

David Gaulden

Dawn Marie Collins

Deborah Marie Engram

Dennis F O'Brien

Freyae K Markert

Kelly Albright Glaze

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ADEMPTION

INCOMPETENCE

INTESTATE

AUGMENTED ESTATE

FAMILY ALLOWANCE

NET ESTATE

INHERITANCE TAXES

BANKRUPTCY ESTATE

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Russell v. Gaither

Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. PLESHAW

Attorney Grievance v. PLESHAW

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