The need for a Maryland Will and Last Testament and why its so important

It is extremely important to have a Maryland Will prepared by a Maryland Attorney. The reason for this is the fact that in the event that there is nothing written in unambiguous language the courts have no way of telling to whom your estate exactly should go to. So if for example you always wanted your estate to pass onto your youngest son and you never actually created a Maryland Will which would clearly outline your son as your sole beneficiary then there is a very good chance that the courts can not determine this intent. The courts will look at the facts and circumstances of each case and only based on those facts and circumstance are they able to decipher who is to receive the assets. If there is a Maryland will with clear language that lays out exactly who should receive the assets then the courts will really not need to look at the facts and circumstances of each case. On the other hand they can simple refer to the will which was prepared by a Maryland Attorney in order to determine exactly who should receive the assets. This will help to avoid a lot of costly litigation and legal costs that occurs when there is a dispute about the division of an individual’s estate. Otherwise the heirs of the estate who believe that they are entitled to the assets will have to hire their own probate attorneys in order to recover what they believe belongs to them. This of course carries a lot of litigation costs and attorney costs that could have easily been avoided by utilizing the services of a Maryland Attorney to create your Will. The question always comes up as to whether a Maryland Will is really necessary. Many individual have a preconceived notion that a Maryland Last Will and Testament is nothing necessary and one could definitely go through life without one. Well this is partly correct as you per se do not need a last will and testament. However, should you not have a Maryland Will at the time of your death then your family will face some consequences and incur some expenses that you wish that a Will had been created when you were alive. Essentially the process works like this. Once you pass away and your estate is to be distributed if there is not a Last Will and Testament then there really is no way of telling who is to receive your assets. Lets say that you are married and have a collection of antique coins that was passed down to you by your grandfather. Well, your grandfather had always told you and everybody in your family that after he passes on he would like you to keep the coins but to also share it with your brother. However, upon your passing since there is no Maryland Will the courts will have to decide who gets the coin collection. In cases were the Will does not exist, then the entire estate will go to probate court in order to determine who will receive the assets. In the previous example, your wife may say that she is entitled to the coins as she is your wife and has lived with you for most of your life. However, your brother may also contend that it is common knowledge in your family that your grandfather desired him to also have the coins as well. This produces a problem that the probate court needs to find a solution to.