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INTESTACY
IN MARYLAND –
HOW DOES
IT WORK?
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WHEN SOMEONE DIES, AND
AN ESTATE IS REQUIRED,
THERE ARE TWO DISTINCT
POSSIBILITIES FOR WHAT
DICTATES THE DISPOSITION
OF ASSETS IN THE ESTATE.
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IF THE DECEDENT HAS A VALID
WILL, THAT WILL CONTROLS
HOW THE ESTATE IS HANDLED.
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HOWEVER, IF SOMEONE DIES
WITHOUT A WILL, THERE ARE
A DEFAULT SET OF RULES
THAT CONTROL HOW AN
ESTATE IS HANDLED.
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& HALSTAD, LLP
THIS PROCESS
IS CALLED
INTESTACY.
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In some situations, minor
children and spouses are
entitled to a portion of an
intestate estate before the
rest is divided.
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These are respectively called
the spousal share and
children's share.
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Without a will, assets go to
what the State of Maryland
assumes are the people you
would be likely to leave
your estate to.
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It is very unlikely that the
decedent's assets will pass
to the State of Maryland.
Visit the
to learn more.
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Maryland Register of Wills

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A knowledgeable attorney
can assist you in making
sure an intestate estate is
done in accordance with
Maryland law with minimal
headaches.
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& HALSTAD, LLP
Have questions about the
process? Call 410-848-4444.
Hoffman, Comfort,
Offutt, Scott & Halstad, LLP.
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