Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Attorney Handling Administration of Estates
When a loved one passes away, there are so many details which must be addressed by the family, including how to implement your loved one's estate plan or will. Our goal at Ralph W. Powers, Jr. P.C. is to provide clients with experienced counsel for the administration of their loved one's estate.
We have more than three decades of courtroom experience, and as many years handling estate administration and probate. Our goal is to minimize stress for the family and deal with important legal issues such as filing for a client who wishes to challenge a will or defending a family's interests in a will challenge.
Successful Estate Administration Lawyers
We have a lot of experience in administering some of the most complex estates recently litigated in Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in Maryland.
The attorneys at our firm understand that every client is unique, as is every case.
Call the estate administration attorneys at Ralph W. Powers, Jr., P.C. in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, at 301-627-1000 for a free initial consultation. An experienced lawyer will meet with you to answer questions concerning timing of estate challenges and distribution of assets. Contact us today.
What the Lawyers at Ralph W. Powers, Jr., P.C. Can Do for You
Maryland law has specific guidelines for challenging a will or making a claim against an estate. When our attorneys administer an estate, we first formally open the estate, including filing a petition to probate an estate.
A personal representative is named, whose chief responsibility is to gather the assets of the deceased or decedent, and pay all appropriate claims, including taxes and distributions. Many claims can be disallowed or negotiated by our lawyers.
If the will is challenged, we provide knowledgeable litigation support, and do this on a regular basis.
A will challenge case is technical, and demands experienced counsel who knows the elements of validity with a will and the aspects of the will and it's drafting that are most susceptible to challenge. We are prepared to develop a compelling case to protect your interests.
In most civil cases, for example, the plaintiff presents his or her arguments and evidence first. In will challenges, the defendant goes first, showing the court that the will was properly executed. That means that the plaintiff must have a very strong case in order to refute the defendant's evidence and demonstrate the invalidity of the will.
In a recent case, a bill was presented by a medical supply company for unpaid rent on a medical device. We were able to prove that the company was unlicensed, and the court denied it's request for payment, saving the estate thousands of dollars.
Free Consultation about your Legal Issue
Contact us today for a free initial consultation. We have successfully handled both large and small estate administration cases, and are happy to do the same for you.
Ralph W. Powers Jr., P.C.
5415 Water Street
PO Box 60
Upper Marlboro, MD 20773
301-627-1000
At the law firm of Ralph W. Powers Jr., P.C., we provide legal counsel and representation to residents of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and other communities in Southern Maryland, such as Largo, Bowie, Greenbelt, Fort Washington, College Park, Waldorf, La Plata, Prince Frederick, Leonardtown and Annapolis. We practice primarily in Prince George's County, Calvert County, Anne Arundel County, St. Mary's County and Charles County.
