§ 5–101

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 5-101 (2026)

Title 5. Opening the Estate

Subtitle 1. General Provisions

(a)

This subtitle is applicable to the portion of the probate proceeding which relates to the probate of a will, if any, and the grant of letters.

(b)

Probate of a will, if any, and the grant of letters, may be accomplished after filing of a petition for probate by:

(1)

Administrative probate by the register of wills as described in Subtitle 3 of this title; or

(2)

Judicial probate by the court as described in Subtitle 4 of this title.