Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

Hi and thanks for your post. To help answer your question an attorney must first know more details. Did the deceased person die with or without a will? If without a will, then a child should have a share in the estate, but it is possible that someone wrote a will without leaving anything for a child. Is the estate open already? If so, then the daughter would be listed as an "interested person" and should receive copies of all paperwork filed in the estate. If not, then someone needs to open the estate and handle all of the administrative paperwork. The law lists people with priority to serve as personal representative. If your daughter is over 18 and no will exists then she might want to fill this role.

If you need help administering an estate you may wish to consult with an attorney licensed in this state. You are welcome to call my firm at 410-216-7000 for a no-cost phone consult of up to 10 minutes or you could contact another attorney of your choosing. Please note that the general information in this answer doesn't substitute for specific legal advice on your situation nor does it make you a client. Thanks again for your post.