§ 5–602
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 5-602 (2026)
Title 5. Opening the Estate
Subtitle 6. Small Estates
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A petition for administration of a small estate may be filed by any person entitled to administration pursuant to § 5–104 of this title and shall contain, in addition to the information required by §§ 5–201 and 5–202 of this title:
(1)
A statement that the petitioner has made a diligent search to discover all property and debts of the decedent;
(2)
A list of the known property and its value;
(3)
A list of the known creditors of the decedent, with the amount of each claim, including contingent and disputed claims; and
(4)
A statement of any legal proceedings pending in which the decedent was a party.