Maryland Wills and Estate Planning Attorney with a Mission to Empower Women
Probate
Maryland Probate
Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone dies, during which their estate is administered and distributed according to their will or the laws of intestacy if there is no will. The estate may end up in probate for at least two reasons:
- No Will (Intestacy): If a person dies without a valid will, their estate will generally go through probate. In such cases, state laws determine how the assets are distributed among the heirs.
- Valid Will: Even if there is a will, the estate may still go through probate to ensure that the deceased person’s wishes are carried out correctly. The court will oversee the process of validating the will and ensure that it meets all legal requirements.
Experienced Maryland Probate Attorney
The probate process is challenging. The Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith, LLC assists personal representatives, administrators, heirs, and beneficiaries as they navigate the probate process by offering efficient and expert legal services. Contact us right away to schedule a consultation if you have questions about our legal services or would like to learn more about our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Elsa W. Smith, LLC for all your probate needs.
Annapolis Office
1125 West Street, Suite 200
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-995-7719
Email: info@elsawsmithlaw.com
Here to Serve You
We serve the following Maryland localities: Anne Arundel County including Annapolis and Glen Burnie Courts; Prince George’s County including Hyattsville and Upper Marlboro Courts; Montgomery County including Rockville and Silver Spring courts; Maryland federal courts including both Baltimore and Greenbelt, and Washington DC.