Generally, there is no "LLC to LLC" exemption.

However, Maryland law enumerates about 26 or so different situations exempt from transfer/recordation tax, some of which may potentially apply when an LLC is involved. Each one is heavily fact dependent. You can find these in the... View More

Any estate attorney helping with the estate should be able to sift through the deed(s) and beneficiaries to figure out who inherits in any given estate.

If someone dies domiciled in Maryland without a will, their property goes under the laws of intestate succession. If the person who... View More

A probate estate is a matter of public record, so the first place to start would be taking a look at the estate filings.

Keep in mind that some property might pass to family outside of the estate and the law does not require that people give away property equally in their Will or for... View More

Anyone can buy real estate for investment or other purposes and the law imposes no obligation to change residence just because someone buys real estate. However, a lender very well may require that a home be the borrower's principal residence to qualify for more favorable lending terms, so... View More

It depends on how the deed is written. It may go to the surviving co-owner, or it may go through her estate to her heirs-at-law (spouse/children). An attorney can take a look at the deed and help you understand how your sister's interest passes.

Deeds are a matter of public record, and any attorney should be able to pull this up in Land Records (or you could go to the Land Records office yourself to research and retrieve the deed).

There are several ways people can be "put on title," so there may or may not be an estate... View More

As another attorney noted, property in the name of a deceased person needs to go through their estate. Legally, it belongs to their estate the moment they die. (even though it might take a few weeks, months or longer until an estate is formally opened). It generally gets more difficult and more... View More

Any monies payable to a deceased person typically run through their estate. Whenever money is disbursed from an estate, it should go to the lawful heirs of the person who died, meaning the people identified in the will of the person who died (or if there is no will, to the heirs under intestate... View More

The Contract typically has a spot to write down how much the earnest money deposit will be, so an agent would reasonably need to know the amount of the deposit before you sign. That being said, there is no reason I can think of to actually cut the check before reviewing and signing a contract. An... View More

You'll need to go through the foreclosure process. The rules are complex and changing, particularly for residential properties, so it is advisable to do so with experienced legal counsel.

Generally, No. Gifts given during lifetime do not ordinarily operate to reduce inheritance unless there is specific instruction in the Will to that effect (though there might be extraordinary circumstances).

You may wish to consult with an attorney if you have specific questions or want... View More

The law recognizes something called an "equitable mortgage" so even if a release was filed, it may not waive the obligation to pay back the borrowed money.

Mistakes happen more often than they probably should, and lenders, especially large, institutional ones, are not always... View More

A Seller of an existing home ordinarily can sell the house entirely "as-is" thought they must provide either a disclosure or disclaimer listing known hidden defects (unless exempt from the disclosure/disclaimer rules).

Property can be "bought out" by beneficiaries in one of two ways: the people who want to keep the house might pay the estate directly for the part they didn't inherit OR after the property is transferred to the heirs, they might work out a buy-out amongst themselves (in which case... View More

To transfer any title, an estate must be opened. However, if the only asset is an automobile worth less than $50,000 it is likely that it would qualify as a "small estate" which offers an easier, streamlined procedure with less paperwork.

Two witnesses.

There are at least 5 different taxes that can come into play when someone dies and transfers property. These include inheritance tax, estate/gift tax, income taxes and transfer/recordation taxes.

In Maryland, property going to a child does not have state inheritance tax. State and... View More

Generally there is no "right" to break a lease and the tenant does usually have to pay the remaining rent under the lease through the end of the term. However, a landlord has a duty to mitigate damages in Maryland, which means the Landlord must try to re-rent the place and credit a... View More

In many estates one heir wants to keep the house and "buy out" the remaining heirs. This is common and an experienced estate attorney should be able to advise of the practical steps to make this happen. Basically the Personal Representative has authority in most cases to sell the... View More

There might be two contracts involved here --- first, if any title is transferring to your husband (it isn't clear if he already owns the land or if it is in another family member's name) you might need a contract from the owner to you/your husband and second, there should be a contract... View More