Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland
If an item is specified in a will to go directly to an individual, is that item appraised along with the estate after death?
Asked on 12/29/12, 12:55 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cedulie Laumann
Arden Law Firm, LLC
Any asset titled in the decedent's name must go through the probate estate, so yes, such items would be appraised as a part of the estate.
Answered on 12/29/12, 1:40 pm