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Becoming an Executor A common misunderstanding is that nomination in the decedent's last will and testament alone enables the individual to act on behalf of the estate. A nominated personal representative must petition the orphan's court of the proper county to be appointed to serve as the personal representative.

The cost of creating a trust in Maryland varies depending on the complexity of your estate and the attorney's fees. The average cost for a basic Revocable Living Trust ranges from $1,000 to $3,000, while more complex trusts may cost more.

To create a living trust in Maryland you create a Declaration of Trust which is a written document. Oral trusts are valid in Maryland but are very difficult to enforce and manage. You sign the Declaration in front of a notary public. Assets are then transferred into the trust to fund the trust.

In Maryland, a valid will must be (1) in writing, (2) signed, and (3) attested and signed by two credible witnesses. It may be handwritten or typed and any two adults can be witnesses. A will does not require a notary, though a notary can be a witness.

Four Steps to Creating a Will in Maryland Step 1: Select a Personal Representative. Step 2: Choose Your Beneficiaries. Step 3: Assess and Divide Your Assets. Step 4: Record Your Wishes in Written Form and Get the Right Signatures.

A revocable trust does not pay taxes. For federal and California income tax purposes, the assets in the trust are treated as belonging to you.