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1. James Crawford, Jr. Linthicum, MD
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  University of Baltimore J.D. 1992
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Includes: Estate Administration, Living Wills, Wills

Maureen Fick May

Power of Attorney, Motor Vehicle, Wills & Probate, Estate

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1426 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21286

Alice Arcieri Bonner

Other, International Other, Wills & Probate, Trusts

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 17 Years

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3421 Sweet Air Rd, Phoenix, MD 21131

Anthony R Mignini

Criminal, Real Estate, Wills & Probate, Social Security

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3410 White Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214

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

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

Bruce Black Conwell

Elder Law, Wills & Probate

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427 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221

Holly Anne Musselman

Other, Wills & Probate, Trusts, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 28 Years

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3314 Paper Mill Rd, Phoenix, MD 21131

Timothy Charles Marsheck

Litigation, Wills & Probate, Criminal, Trusts

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 11 Years

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Bel Air, MD 21014

Camille Christian Mongeon

Wills & Probate, Estate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 12 Years

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8315 Avondale Rd, Parkville, MD 21234

Michael D Hayward

Wills & Probate, Business, Tax, Trusts

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 63 Years

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2823 Rosalie Ave, Parkville, MD 21234

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LEGAL TERMS

TAKING AGAINST THE WILL

A procedure under state law that gives a surviving spouse the right to demand a certain share (usually one-third to one-half) of the deceased spouse's property.... (more...)

A procedure under state law that gives a surviving spouse the right to demand a certain share (usually one-third to one-half) of the deceased spouse's property. The surviving spouse can take that share instead of accepting whatever he or she inherited through the deceased spouse's will. If the surviving spouse decides to take the statutory share, it's called 'taking against the will.' Dower and curtesy is another name for the same legal process.

DOWER AND CURTESY

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') ... (more...)

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. Until recently, these amounts differed in a number of states. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex -- and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share. Under certain circumstances, a living spouse may not be able to sell or convey property that is subject to the other spouse's dower and curtesy or statutory share rights.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

Someone appointed by a probate court to oversee probate proceedings when a person dies without a will or heirs, and his or her property is expected to pass to t... (more...)

Someone appointed by a probate court to oversee probate proceedings when a person dies without a will or heirs, and his or her property is expected to pass to the state. Some states have public administrators who are responsible for temporarily preserving the assets of an estate if there are disputes about specific provisions in the will or about who will be appointed the regular administrator.

SURROGATE COURT

See probate court.

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.

ALTERNATE BENEFICIARY

A person, organization or institution that receives property through a will, trust or insurance policy when the first named beneficiary is unable or refuses to ... (more...)

A person, organization or institution that receives property through a will, trust or insurance policy when the first named beneficiary is unable or refuses to take the property. For example, in his will Jake leaves his collection of sheet music to his daughter, Mia, and names the local symphony as alternate beneficiary. When Jake dies, Mia decides that the symphony can make better use of the sheet music than she can, so she refuses (disclaims) the gift, and the manuscripts pass directly to the symphony. In insurance law, the alternate beneficiary, usually the person who receives the insurance proceeds because the initial or primary beneficiary has died, is called the secondary or contingent beneficiary.

DEVISEE

A person or entity who inherits real estate under the terms of a will.

RESIDUARY BENEFICIARY

A person who receives any property by a will or trust that is not specifically left to another designated beneficiary. For example, if Antonio makes a will leav... (more...)

A person who receives any property by a will or trust that is not specifically left to another designated beneficiary. For example, if Antonio makes a will leaving his home to Edwina and the remainder of his property to Elmo, then Elmo is the residuary beneficiary.

ADMINISTRATION (OF AN ESTATE)

The court-supervised distribution of the probate estate of a deceased person. If there is a will that names an executor, that person manages the distribution. I... (more...)

The court-supervised distribution of the probate estate of a deceased person. If there is a will that names an executor, that person manages the distribution. If not, the court appoints someone, who is generally known as the administrator. In some states, the person is called the 'personal representative' in either instance.

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. ...

Upper Falls Wills & Probate Lawyer, Maryland

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Maureen Fick May

Alice Arcieri Bonner

Anthony R Mignini

Kelly Albright Glaze

Dawn Marie Collins

Bruce Black Conwell

Holly Anne Musselman

Timothy Charles Marsheck

Camille Christian Mongeon

Michael D Hayward

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LEGAL TERMS

TAKING AGAINST THE WILL

DOWER AND CURTESY

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

SURROGATE COURT

BANKRUPTCY ESTATE

ALTERNATE BENEFICIARY

DEVISEE

RESIDUARY BENEFICIARY

ADMINISTRATION (OF AN ESTATE)

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Russell v. Gaither

Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. PLESHAW

Attorney Grievance v. PLESHAW

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