Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

Estate Law for Maryland

If someone passes and they do not have a will how are assets divided? Also, are bills paid first or heirs to the estate?


Asked on 1/03/07, 8:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Estate Law for Maryland

The estate would be probated as an "intestate" estate. Bills and claims of creditors are paid before any beneficiary of the estate. My service is available to probate the estate. Contact me at 410.750.2567

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Answered on 1/04/07, 11:00 am
Charles Stewart Law Office of Charles R. Stewart, LLC

Re: Estate Law for Maryland

As Mr. Holthaus mentioned, creditors are paid first and beneficiaries receive what is left. As far as distribution, the remainder is divided according to Maryland's intestate provisions which are on the listed on the Maryland Register of Wills web page:

http://www.registers.state.md.us/html/chapter9.htm

Please feel free to contact me with any further questions.

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Answered on 1/04/07, 5:48 pm


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