Anytime a loved one dies, it’s a sad event.  Even if the death was expected, even if the person was sick, it is still sad to say a final goodbye.  Saying that final farewell is even more difficult if the loved one’s estate is complicated, or if there were no provisions made for what would happen to the estate.  In that case, you need to hire a qualified, experienced Maryland probate attorney.  He or she can guide you through the process of sorting out what’s left behind.  My family hired an excellent attorney to help us handle my father’s estate.  I highly recommend that anyone else do the same thing.