At Meng Law, our Prince Frederick probate attorneys have more than 60 years combined experience representing clients in communities throughout Southern Maryland. We provide exceptional legal services to clients. If you are involved in a probate dispute or have any general questions or concerns about your legal rights, we are here to help. To learn more about what our probate law attorneys can do for you, please contact our Prince Frederick office today.
Probate in Maryland: Explained
There is a considerable amount of confusion regarding what probate is and exactly what it involves. In the simplest terms, probate is the formal legal process through which a deceased person's will is proven to be valid and their assets are identified and distributed to their heirs. In other words, their estate will be processed through Maryland's legal system and then settled.
Probate varies on a case-to-case basis. While the process can be tedious and frustrating, an uncontested will usually makes its way through Maryland's administrative probate process within a matter of months. On the other, should a dispute arise, probate can take years. In our state, disputed wills are typically handled by the Maryland Orphans' Court. When a will is contested or another issue arises, it is imperative that you seek guidance from an experienced probate litigation lawyer as soon as possible. You have limited time to protect your rights.
How Our Probate Litigation Attorneys Can Help
Probate litigation is complicated. At Meng Law, our Southern Maryland probate litigation lawyers have the skills and knowledge needed to protect your rights and your inheritance. No matter the specific nature of your probate case, we are available to offer assistance. Our Maryland litigation team has experience handling the complete range of probate disputes. Among other cases, this includes the following:
- Will contests;
- Fraud and forgery cases;
- Allegations of undue influence;
- Lack of legal capacity lawsuits;
- Alleged concealment of property or assets;
- Negligence administration of the estate;
- Breach of fiduciary duty lawsuits;
- Disputes with creditors;
- State and federal tax issues; and
- Other probate law matters
We understand that one-size-fits-all solutions do not work well in probate disputes. In some circumstances, aggressive legal action is required to protect the rights and interests of clients. In other cases, there may be opportunities to reach a mutually agreeable settlement. Our Prince Frederick, MD probate litigation attorneys are committed to providing each and every client with the fully personalized, solutions-oriented legal representation that they deserve.
Get Help From Our Prince Frederick Probate Law Attorneys Right Away
At Meng Law, our Maryland probate attorneys are strong and effective advocates for clients. We handle the full range of probate law matters. To set up a fully confidential review of your case, please do not hesitate to call our law firm today at 410-535-5500. With an office in Prince Frederick, we serve communities throughout Southern Maryland, including in Anne Arundel County, Prince George's County, Saint Mary's County. and Calvert County.