§ 5–401

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 5-401 (2026)

Title 5. Opening the Estate

Subtitle 4. Judicial Probate

(a)

Judicial probate is a proceeding instituted by:

(1)

The filing of a petition for probate by an interested person, or creditor, with the court for the probate of a will; or

(2)

A determination of the intestacy of the decedent, and for the appointment of a personal representative.

(b)

The proceeding is conducted after notice as provided in § 5–403 of this subtitle, and is final except as provided in § 5–406 of this subtitle.

(c)

If no petition is filed within a reasonable time the register may file it with the approval of the court.