Estate Administration in Bel Air, Maryland

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"Estate administration" refers to the process which must be followed when the estate of a person who has recently died is being distributed, either according to his or her wishes as laid out in a will, or the laws governing the distribution of the assets of a person who dies without a will.

If the decedent wrote a will before his or her death in Bel Air, Maryland, the process will be carried out according to the directives contained in the will, assuming they are valid and enforceable.

Frequently, the will appoints an executor whose job it is to oversee the administration of the will.

The person named as executor of an estate typically has some work ahead of them. To ensure that they truly follow through on their obligations, most people name as executor the person who will get the most money, or other benefit, if the will is given effect as written. Because an estate can't be distributed until the administration process is complete, the executor has an incentive to see it through.

What if The Will Does Not Name an Executor?

If a Bel Air, Maryland will does not name an executor, or no will exists or can be found, it's up to the local court to decide who should be the executor.

This is most frequently the person who stands to gain the most from the will, or who would inherit the most under Maryland's intestacy laws. Intestacy is the system that every state has in order to deal with the property of people who die without a will. It typically distributes the property to the closest living relatives of the decedent, assuming they can be located.

When a will is silent as to who should be the executor, any person who has some direct interest in the outcome can ask to be named executor by the Bel Air, Maryland court.

Whoever ends up as the executor, it is their responsibility to serve as the personal representative of the estate. They will be responsible for taking account of all of the decedent's assets and debts, as well as notifying beneficiaries who may be estranged from the decedent, among other things.

Can a Bel Air, Maryland Estate Administration Attorney Help?

If you are the executor of an estate, and don't know how to handle some of the legal and financial difficulties that may arise, an efficient Bel Air, Maryland lawyer can make this process a great deal easier.

Talk to a Wills, Trusts & Estates Law Attorney now!

Life in Bel Air

Bel Air is located in Harford County, Maryland. When Bel Air comes to mind, people usually think of the popular television sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," or Bel Air in Los Angeles, California. However, this quaint town in Maryland has a population of a little over 11,000 people. It is home to a very diverse population of people with a median household income of around ,135.

The hospital and school district system are the primary employers. Bel Air is also home to some practicing attorneys who aid residents with their legal needs, while providing excellent and personalized legal servies.

Although a small town, Bel Air has been the home of some very famous people. Famous residents include John Archer, John Wilkes Booth, Augustus Bradford, Kimmie, Meissner, Melvin Mora, Herman Stump, Jay Witasick, and Pat Healey.

All in all, Bel Air is a wonderful place to live that offers residents small town charm along with an unified community spirit.

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