Anne Arundel CountyCalvert CountyCharles CountyEstates & ProbatePrince George's CountySt Mary's County50 Reasons You Might Need a Probate Attorney in Maryland

Probate isn’t just paperwork—it’s a legal battleground where families either protect their legacy or lose it entirely.

At The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLC, Attorney Matthew J. Dyer, ESQ.,

Stands ready to guide Southern Maryland families through the complex probate and estate law maze.

Whether your loved one left a clear will—or none—the risks are real: costly delays, family disputes, hidden debts, and more.

If you think probate won’t affect you, think again.

Below are 50 real-life scenarios where hiring a skilled probate attorney isn’t optional—it’s critical.

50 Scenarios That Require a Probate Attorney

• Disputes arise over inheritance shares

• The will is contested in court

• Executor accused of mishandling assets

• Real estate must be sold legally

• The estate includes out-of-state property

• Probate is delayed by missing documents

• Guardianship needed for minor children

• Business ownership is part of estate

• Stepchildren dispute biological heirs

• Will and trust documents conflict

• Someone claims undue influence or coercion

• Multiple wills are discovered

• Estate includes foreign-held assets

• Executor is overwhelmed or unqualified

• Family suspects fraud or misconduct

• Medicaid seeks estate reimbursement

• Debt collectors target the estate

• Life insurance payout is contested

• Medical bills exceed estate value

• Retirement accounts require legal handling

• Unclear property titles must be resolved

• Survivors live in different states

• Assets held in joint tenancy

• Digital assets (crypto, online accounts) involved

• Assets must be appraised or valued

• Inheritance taxes must be filed

• Deadlines for probate court are missed

• Creditors file claims against estate

• Beneficiaries cannot be located

• Executor needs court approval for actions

• Trust administration requires legal support

• The estate involves high net worth

• Probate litigation is already underway

• Sibling rivalry causes legal delays

• Spouse’s rights need protection

• Will wasn’t properly witnessed or signed

• Surviving spouse disputes prenup terms

• Nursing home bills create liability

• Probate court hearing is imminent

• Charitable bequests are being challenged

• Beneficiaries disagree over distribution

• Bank accounts remain frozen

• Real estate needs title clearing

• Executor is at risk for liability

• Legal advice needed on next steps

• Surviving partner lacks legal recognition

• Conflict between biological and adopted heirs

• No will was ever created

• Assets were hidden or misappropriated

• Family needs guidance—not guesswork

If even one of these situations feels uncomfortably familiar, don’t wait.

Probate doesn’t fix itself, and mistakes only get more expensive.

At The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLC, Attorney Matthew J. Dyer brings clarity, compassion, and legal firepower to protect what matters most—your family’s future.

Our Probate & Estates Lawyer, Matthew J. Dyer, ESQ., provides legal services to:

• St. Mary’s County

• Calvert County

• Prince George’s County

• Charles County

• Anne Arundel County

Schedule your consultation today, and let us guide you through probate with confidence and integrity.