The register of wills collects and manages inheritance tax — a tax paid by heirs who receive money, property or other assets from the estate of a deceased person.
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Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
The execution often requires close coordination between parents, their heirs, and advisers, including tax, estate planning and investment specialists.
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