Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland
estates
A resident in a nursing home in Maryland is recently deceased and an estate must be opened. All property is located in Georgia. Must the estate be opened in Maryland?
Asked on 11/01/00, 1:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles W. Field
Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law
Re: estates
Probate of the will or administration of the estate if there is no will should be done in the county of the deceased's residence. This MIGHT be Georgia; it would depend on whether he/she maintained residence here even though in an out-of-state nursing home.
Answered on 11/17/00, 11:05 am