Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland
no will
What happens in the state of Maryland when someone dies and has no will.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: no will
There is a process to open an estate intestate. I suggest you go to the Register of Wills at websitehttp://www.registers.state.md.us to obtain more information.
Re: No will
The State has a substitute will written into the statute. This is the intestacy statute. The provisions of the last will and testament that the State applies during intestacy may or may not be how the decedent wanted the property to pass. Rather than permit property to pass at death in the manner the State sets forth under intestacy, a will is used. This is why it it important to consult an attorney for advice and to have a will prepared. My fees are reasonable. (410) 799-9002