Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

Thank you for your post. At the outset, it isn't clear whether the deed you refer to is a life estate deed with or without powers. That makes a difference.

It also isn't entirely clear what you mean by "wants to give it back now" -- I assume the life tenant suggests a transfer to the remaindermen? (Generally the life tenant is the former owner but it the "give it back" seems to suggest that the life tenant isn't the original owner).

Assuming the ultimate owners (the children / remaindermen) want the property, this type of transfer often is an uncomplicated and basic matter of drawing up, signing & recording a new deed. Obviously the taxes will need to be paid. Depending on how the original deed was structured this may need to be signed by everyone or just the life tenant. So long as a mortgage isn't involved and all parties are competant, deeds can usually be turned around relatively quickly. My firm offers such deeds for a flat fee of $200 plus gov't recording costs, or you could contact another firm/attorney of your choosing.

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