The Probate Process – Maryland, Pennsylvania & D.C.

Understanding Probate from Start to Finish

Probate is the court-supervised process for validating a will and distributing assets. Rob ensures each step is handled promptly and according to state law.

Typical Probate Steps

01.

Filing the will with the court

02.

Appointment of executor or personal representative

03.

Inventorying assets

04.

Paying debts and taxes

05.

Distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries

State Differences

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Maryland has a simplified process for small estates

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Pennsylvania imposes inheritance tax on beneficiaries

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Washington, D.C. uses its own probate court system