# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 5. Opening the Estate

### Subtitle 1. General Provisions

#### Section 5-102

(a) Unless it is admitted to administrative or judicial probate, or recorded as provided in Sec. 5-504 of this title, a will is ineffective to transfer property or to nominate a personal representative.

(b) Except for a foreign personal representative, a person may not qualify as or exercise the powers and duties of a personal representative unless the person has been appointed administratively or judicially.

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Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)