§ 5–207
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 5-207 (2026)
Title 5. Opening the Estate
Subtitle 2. Commencement of Proceeding
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(a)
(1)
Regardless of whether a petition for probate has been filed, a verified petition to caveat a will may be filed at any time before the expiration of 6 months following the first appointment of a personal representative under a will, even if there be a subsequent judicial probate or appointment of a personal representative.
(2)
If a different will is offered subsequently for probate, a petition to caveat the later offered will may be filed at a time within the later to occur of:
(i)
3 months after the later probate; or
(ii)
6 months after the first appointment of a personal representative of a probated will.
(b)
(1)
If the petition to caveat is filed before the filing of a petition for probate, or after administrative probate, it has the effect of a request for judicial probate.
(2)
If the petition to caveat is filed after judicial probate the matter shall be reopened and a new proceeding held as if only administrative probate had previously been determined.
(3)
In either case described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, the provisions of Subtitle 4 of this title apply.