A recent case may change the procedure for assigning deeds of trust in Maryland. Mortgages and deeds of trust are security instruments that provide their beneficiaries with encumbrances on real ...

In Maryland, you can make a beneficiary designation on your real property. This type of transaction is called a Life Estate Deed. It can be a very useful tool to avoid probate while also preserving ...

“If you own a home, and it is your primary residence, one way to protect it is to file a homestead," O’Donnell said. "The Homestead law provides a homeowner with limited protection against the forced ...