Maryland Real Estate - Chapter 31

what happens to deeds in another language

they can be recorded if they have proper translation

when are deeds effective

if they are signed by the grantor and delivered and accepted by the grantee

what is needed for a deed to be effective if a corp or minor is involved

it must be signed by them when it is delivered and accepted

what do MD property descriptors use

metes and bounds and plats

when are taxes and recordation taxes paid

at time of title transfer

who pays taxes and transfer taxes

they are shared equally

what is adverse possession

must actually possess property continuously for 20 years

who is usually omitted from wills

any children that were born after the time the will was signed

what is nuncupative

oral wills, they arent legal in md

what are holographic wills

wills in handwriting that are legal if they are witnessed

how does intestate distribution work with a spouse

surviving spouse alone - 100%

minor child, 50%

adult child; spouse gets 15k + half of rest

surviving parents; spouse gets 15k + half of rest

what is elective share

spouse leaves will but gives surviving spouse less than above, that spouse can petition for more

what are heirs

person who gets property

what is a beneficiary

person who gets property through a will

what is devise

receiving real property

what is legacy

receiving personal property

what happens if someone has no heirs or legacy

the money is given to MD state for medical bills and the rest to education board

what is liber

book mumber to locate recorded deed or plat

where does the original deed go to

the buyer

what must happen with deed transfers, limited use declarations, and estates

they must be executed and recorded, must be fully considered, notary acknowledged, recorded in the county, and in the clerk of circuit court

when are unrecorded deeds vald

if between the grantor and grantee

what could happen to a grantee in an unrecorded deed

grantee cna lose equitable title if grantor gives deeds to others

what does a recorded deed do

it gives constructive notice

what are recording requirements

lease longer than 7 years

who must approve subdivision plats

state and local

who regulates plots and plats

the county