# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 5. Opening the Estate

### Subtitle 6. Small Estates

#### Section 5-602

A petition for administration of a small estate may be filed by any person entitled to administration pursuant to Sec. 5-104 of this title and shall contain, in addition to the information required by Sec.Sec. 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.

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