Washington, DC · Maryland · Virginia
If You've Been Named the Personal Representative
of an Estate, You're in the Right Place
We help Maryland families understand probate real estate, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize the value of one of the estate's largest assets.
When a loved one passes, the last thing a family needs is confusion about what happens to the house. Probate is the legal process of transferring property from a deceased person's ownership to the rightful heirs or beneficiaries. In Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, it follows specific rules that vary by jurisdiction. The process can feel overwhelming, but it does not have to be.
This Knowledge Center is designed for families, executors, personal representatives, and attorneys who need clear answers. Whether you are trying to understand the probate timeline, wondering how to sell an inherited property, or looking for the right probate court to file with, you will find step-by-step guidance here. Every Maryland Probate Guide is written in plain language, grounded in real-world experience.
Marc Cormier is the Realtor and probate specialist behind this resource. With 27 years in the business and over 800 transactions closed, he has made probate real estate the core of his practice, built on the deals other agents avoid. His experience means you get guidance that anticipates challenges before they arise.
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Choose Your Situation
What brings you here today?
Pick the situation that fits you best.
I was named Personal Representative
Learn your duties, timeline, and next steps as PR of an estate.
I inherited a house
Understand your options when you inherit property in the DMV.
I need to sell a probate home
Step-by-step guide to selling a probate property in Maryland.
I need a probate attorney
How to find and select the right probate attorney for your situation.
I don't know where to begin
Start here with the four stages every probate case goes through.
Browse All Maryland Probate Guides
Explore our complete Knowledge Center with 92 comprehensive guides.
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The Probate Journey
Your Maryland Probate Roadmap™
Every probate case follows a predictable path. Understanding where you are on this Maryland Probate Roadmap helps you make better decisions and avoid costly delays. Each step links to the Ultimate Guide that covers it in detail.
Understanding Probate
What Families Need to Know
Probate is the court-supervised process of authenticating a will, paying debts, and distributing assets after someone dies. In the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, the process varies by state, but the fundamentals remain the same: someone must step forward, take responsibility, and see the estate through.
Whether you are an executor, personal representative, or family member trying to understand what comes next, these Maryland Probate Guides break down the process in plain language. Explore our proprietary frameworks including the Probate Decision Tree™ and Probate Selling Blueprint™ to see exactly where you are and what comes next.
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Essential Reading
How Probate Works
What Is Probate and the 10 Things a Personal Representative Must Know
The essential checklist for anyone stepping into the role of personal representative.
How Probate Works
What to Do When You Inherit a House: DC, Maryland, or Virginia
State-specific guidance for heirs navigating inherited property in the DMV.
Property & Finance
Estate Administration and Probate in Maryland
Maryland's probate thresholds, proceedings, and the role of the Register of Wills.
How Probate Works
Common Probate Mistakes and Misconceptions
Five errors executors make and how to avoid them.
How Probate Works
Probate Realtor Specialists: How We Help the Executor
Why generalist agents struggle with probate, and what a specialist brings.
Property & Finance
Choosing the Best Probate Attorney
What to look for when selecting legal counsel for estate matters.
Calculator
Maryland Probate Cost Calculator
Estimate estate fees, PR commission, probate costs, and net to heirs with Maryland statutory formulas.
Videos
What Is Probate? A Walkthrough of the Process
Marc Cormier walks through the probate real estate process step by step, explaining what personal representatives, executors, and families need to know when selling a loved one's home through the estate.
Probate Real Estate: What Executors and Families Need to Know
Marc Cormier shares key insights on navigating probate property sales, covering court approval, executor responsibilities, and how to avoid common mistakes when selling an estate home in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Probate Real Estate: Key Steps to Selling an Estate Property
Marc Cormier outlines the critical steps involved in selling a probate property, from court approval to closing, helping executors and families navigate the process with confidence in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Probate Real Estate: Common Questions Answered
Marc Cormier answers common questions about probate real estate, covering what executors and families should expect when selling a property through the estate process in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Probate Real Estate: Navigating Challenges With Confidence
Marc Cormier addresses the common challenges that arise in probate real estate transactions and how to overcome them, from title issues to court approval timelines, helping executors and families stay on track.
Selling an Estate Home: What to Expect Through the Probate Process
Marc Cormier walks through what families and executors should expect when selling a home through probate, covering timelines, paperwork, and the role of the probate real estate specialist in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Probate Real Estate: Understanding the Probate Sale Process
Marc Cormier walks through the probate sale process, explaining how court approval works, what timelines executors and families should expect, and how a probate real estate specialist helps navigate the process in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Probate Real Estate: Key Questions Every Executor Asks About the Process
Marc Cormier addresses key questions every executor asks about probate real estate. From initial court filings to closing the sale, he covers what to expect and how to avoid common pitfalls when managing an estate property in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Probate Real Estate: The Complete Guide to Selling an Estate Property
Marc Cormier provides a comprehensive guide to selling a probate property, from the initial court filings to the final closing. This video covers the full process for executors, personal representatives, and families navigating an estate sale in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Probate Real Estate: Expert Tips for Executors and Families
Marc Cormier shares expert tips for executors and families navigating the probate real estate process. Learn what to expect, how to avoid common pitfalls, and why working with a probate specialist makes a difference when selling an estate property in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
What Marc Does
From As-Is to Closing, Without Handing the Client Off
Marc handles the parts that scare other agents off. Between his real estate practice, his general contracting firm (Operations Group LLC), and his property investment company (MC Care & Placement LLC), he can take a property from its current condition to a closed sale without the family having to coordinate a dozen different professionals.
Court Approvals
Acquiring court permissions, filing paperwork, and navigating the probate court system.
Property Assessment
Fair market value pricing, property preparation, and marketing from listing to viewings.
Executor Guidance
Step-by-step support for executors and personal representatives throughout the process.
Expert Witness
Federal Court expert witness experience for complex probate and real estate matters.
Credentials & Certifications
Marc's Professional Designations & Achievements
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert
Certified Distressed Property Expert
Certified International Property Specialist
Residential Construction Certified
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Top 1% of Realtors Nationwide
Top Producers — Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
Servicing Washington DC, Virginia & Maryland
Track Record
See Real Results From
Maryland and Virginia Probate Closings
Four real closings, real numbers. Every probate seller gets a cash offer at some point. See what happened when these four families chose preparation over an as-is sale.
View the Track Record"Probate makes up the core of my business, and I built it that way on purpose. These deals move fast and punish mistakes. I have seen what goes wrong when families sell a loved one's home under pressure."
Free Probate Value Analysis
Get Your Free Probate Value Analysis™: Know What the Estate Is Worth Before You Decide
Schedule Your Free Probate Value Analysis™
Every Personal Representative needs a clear, defensible picture of the estate's most valuable asset before making decisions. The Probate Value Analysis™ gives you eight essential data points in one free consultation, with no obligation.
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If You Are Dealing With an Estate, a Distressed Property, or a Deal That Needs More Than a Lockbox and a Sign in the Yard
That is exactly the work Marc does. Reach out for a confidential consultation about your probate real estate situation in Maryland, DC, or Virginia.
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For Personal Representatives
How the Probate Value Analysis™ Helps You Make Informed Decisions
As Personal Representative, you carry a fiduciary duty to protect the value of the estate. Every decision you make about the property, whether to sell as-is, make repairs, or list on the open market, has financial consequences for the heirs and beneficiaries.
The Probate Value Analysis™ is designed to give you the complete picture before you commit to any path. Instead of guessing at the numbers or relying on a single data point, you get eight specific, actionable data points that cover every angle of the property's value and market position.
The analysis gives you a valuation you can present to the Orphans' Court and the Register of Wills with confidence, backed by a real in-person inspection and market data.
By comparing as-is value against after-improvement value, you can make an informed choice about whether repairs or staging will generate a strong return for the estate.
The analysis helps you explain the recommended strategy to all beneficiaries clearly, with documented reasoning they can understand and trust.
Making the right decision the first time saves months of court delays and prevents the property from sitting vacant, losing value while the estate carries holding costs.
Get Your Free Probate Value Analysis™
Marc Cormier provides this analysis as part of a free, no-obligation consultation. You get the full picture before you decide anything.
