Navigating the Process with Clarity and Care
Compassionate guidance to settle estates efficiently, minimize conflict, and ease your burden.
If you’re here because a loved one has passed away, I want to first say: I’m sorry for your loss. Grief is difficult enough on its own — and dealing with court filings, deadlines, and financial matters can feel overwhelming.
That’s where I step in. My role is to simplify the probate or trust administration process so your family can focus on healing, not paperwork.
Why Families Often Try to Avoid Probate
Probate isn’t always bad, but it can be:
The good news? Smart estate planning can minimize or even avoid probate altogether.
What About Trust Administration?
If your loved one created a trust, probate may not be necessary. But that doesn’t mean nothing needs to be done. Trusts must still be:
Many families are surprised to learn that trusts need ongoing administration — and if assets were never transferred into the trust, probate may still be required.
What Is Probate in Maryland?
Probate is a court-supervised process that:
If someone dies owning assets in their sole name, those assets generally must go through probate in Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions (Maryland)
