Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland
Probate Queation
My sister was executor of my mother's will. My mother did not own any property when she died and was in a nursing home. My sister said that there was no probate because she didn't own anything. My mother received asbestosis lawsuit money for my father who died of asbestosis. She now tells us that my mother is not receiving any more asbestosis money. If there is asbestosis money coming in, shouldn't there have been a probate done? Also is there a way to find out what asbestosis monies have been paid out and when?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Probate Queation
MD law requires that the custodian of a document appearing to be the last Will of the decedent to file it promptly with the Register of Wills in the county where the decedent was domiciled at the time of death. There are MD estate administration issues that need to be carefully considered and dealt with after full development of the facts and circumstances here. There are certain time periods that are applicable for administration of a regular estate in MD. An experienced estate planning/administration attorney should be able to handle this under MD law. Please note that my legal services are available only with a signed engagement agreement in accordance with the MD Code of Professional Ethics. If I can be of any help to you or people you know, give me a call as I would be pleased to provide legal support. Sincerely, Robert Beatson, II; 11-26-2001, 11:00 p.m. EST; Law Offices of Robert Beatson, II; 9818 Glynshire Way, Potomac, MD 20854; Tel/Fax 301-340-2951; email: [email protected]; website: www.beatsonlaw.com; Licensed to practice law in DC, MD, VA, and NY.
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