Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

I live in Maryland. My step-father was married to my mother for over 25 years. My mother passed away 3 years ago and my step-father just recently passed away and left no will. I have one step-sister who has stepped back into the picture. The deed to the house is still listed under both my mothers and step-fathers name. Do I have any rights?


Asked on 7/08/10, 9:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Stewart Law Office of Charles R. Stewart, LLC

It is possible, but not likely. If the house was titled jointly or "tenants by the entirety" (usually the case with married couples), it would have passed from your mother to your step-father. As step-son, you would not be entitled to take under his estate. If the deed was titled "tenants in common" (not likely), your mother would have had an interest to pass along under her estate.

Contact me at 301.876.9455 and I'll pull a copy of the deed for you. If anything can be done, I have an office in Cumberland - not far from Frostburg.

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Answered on 7/08/10, 2:21 pm


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