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Even with a living trust, you may still need a will to ensure your estate administration is simple, cost effective, and as private as possible for the benefit of your loved ones. Additionally, a will is also the most common instrument used to name the guardians of minor children.

Maryland Law requires that any one holding an original Will and/or Codicil(s) must file that document with the Register of Wills promptly after a decedent's death even if there are no assets. However, although the Will and/or Codicil are kept on file, no probate proceedings are required to be opened.

A will must be admitted to probate when a person dies owning property in his or her name alone or as tenants in common. Tenancy in common property is subject to the will of each of the owners to the extent of that owner's interest and does not pass automatically to the survivor.

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. Electronic, oral, and video wills are not valid in Maryland.

However, there are many considerations in making your will, and although there is no law requiring you to use an attorney for your will, it is typically beneficial to have the knowledge and insight of someone familiar with Maryland's probate and estate laws to help you draft your last will and testament.

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