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1. James Crawford, Jr. Linthicum, MD
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  University of Baltimore J.D. 1992
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Heather J Crenshaw

Federal Appellate Practice, Trusts, Corporate, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 25 Years

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James Elmer Thompson

Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate, Trusts, Estate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 73 Years

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Centreville, MD 21617

Sandra Lee Levitan

Trusts, Gift Taxation, Corporate, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 26 Years

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Easton, MD 21601

Edgar T Bellinger

Insurance, Trusts, Federal Appellate Practice

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 69 Years

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Easton, MD 21601

Ramon Anthony Gras

Real Estate, Trusts, Corporate, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 23 Years

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210 August St, Easton, MD 21601

Ryan Christopher Atwell

Traffic, Federal Appellate Practice, Trusts, Family Law

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21 N Hanson St, Easton, MD 21601

Ryan Christopher Atwell

Traffic, Federal Appellate Practice, Trusts, Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 24 Years

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21 N Hanson St, Easton, MD 21601

Philip E L Dietz

Real Estate, Trusts, Employee Rights, Corporate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 52 Years

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16 S Washington St, Easton, MD 21601

William Thomas Fountain

Trusts, Estate, Employee Rights, Wills & Probate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 56 Years

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16 S Washington St, Easton, MD 21601

Melanie Jacobs Barney

Litigation, Lawsuit & Dispute, Trusts, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 28 Years

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LEGAL TERMS

AB TRUST

A trust that allows couples to reduce or avoid estate taxes. Each spouse puts his or her property in an AB trust. When the first spouse dies, his or her half of... (more...)

A trust that allows couples to reduce or avoid estate taxes. Each spouse puts his or her property in an AB trust. When the first spouse dies, his or her half of the property goes to the beneficiaries named in the trust -- commonly, the grown children of the couple -- with the crucial condition that the surviving spouse has the right to use the property for life and is entitled to any income it generates. The surviving spouse may even be allowed to spend principal in certain circumstances. When the surviving spouse dies, the property passes to the trust beneficiaries. It is not considered part of the second spouse's estate for estate tax purposes. Using this kind of trust keeps the second spouse's taxable estate half the size it would be if the property were left directly to the spouse. This type of trust is also known as a bypass or credit shelter trust.

STATUTORY SHARE

The portion of a deceased person's estate that a spouse is entitled to claim under state law. The statutory share is usually one-third or one-half of the deceas... (more...)

The portion of a deceased person's estate that a spouse is entitled to claim under state law. The statutory share is usually one-third or one-half of the deceased spouse's property, but in some states the exact amount of the spouse's share depends on whether or not the couple has young children and, in a few states, on how long the couple was married. In most states, if the deceased spouse left a will, the surviving spouse must choose either what the will provides or the statutory share. Sometimes the statutory share is known by its more arcane legal name, dower and curtesy, or as a forced or elective share.

LIFE BENEFICIARY

A person who receives benefits, under a trust or by will, for his or her lifetime. For an example, see AB trust.

WARRANTY DEED

A seldom-used type of deed that contains express assurances about the legal validity of the title being transferred.

UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using... (more...)

A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using a simple form that names a person to receive the property after the owner's death. Every state but Texas has adopted the statute.

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.

DEATH TAXES

Taxes levied at death, based on the value of property left behind. Federal death taxes are called estate taxes. Some states levy inheritance taxes on people who... (more...)

Taxes levied at death, based on the value of property left behind. Federal death taxes are called estate taxes. Some states levy inheritance taxes on people who inherit property.

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.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Johnson v. Johnson

... George T. Bogert, The Law of Trusts and Trustees Â§ 181 at 244-46 (Rev.2d ed.1979) (internal footnotes omitted). ... Once the shares were distributed into Trusts A and B, the Trust set forth how the Trustee was to hold, manage, and distribute the Trust. ...

Elder v. Smith

... Vol.), Â§ 8-104 of the Estates and Trusts Article ("ET"). ... Again, the Estates and Trusts Article governs such claims, and there is nothing in that Article permitting a creditor with a pre-death claim to enhance the priority of its claim post-death. ...

Spry v. Gooner

... appellants lacked standing. The basis of the order was that appellants were not "interested persons" within the meaning of Maryland Code (2001 Repl.Vol., 2008 Supp.), Â§ 1-101(i) of the Estates & Trusts Article ("ET"). Ralph Gooner ...

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Heather J Crenshaw

James Elmer Thompson

Sandra Lee Levitan

Edgar T Bellinger

Ramon Anthony Gras

Ryan Christopher Atwell

Ryan Christopher Atwell

Philip E L Dietz

William Thomas Fountain

Melanie Jacobs Barney

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STATUTORY SHARE

LIFE BENEFICIARY

WARRANTY DEED

UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

FAMILY ALLOWANCE

NET ESTATE

DEATH TAXES

AUGMENTED ESTATE

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Elder v. Smith

Spry v. Gooner

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