§ 5–706
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 5-706 (2026)
Title 5. Opening the Estate
Subtitle 7. Modified Administration
§ 5–706LinkCopy Citation
The consent required under § 5–702(5) of this subtitle shall state that the subscribing person has notice that:
(1)
Instead of filing a formal inventory and account, the personal representative shall file a verified final report under modified administration no later than 10 months from the date of appointment;
(2)
On request by any legatee or heir not paid in full, a formal inventory and account shall be provided by the personal representative to the legatees or heirs;
(3)
A written objection to modified administration by an interested person may be filed with the register of wills at any time during administration, which shall revoke the modified administration;
(4)
By filing a written objection:
(i)
The modified administration is revoked;
(ii)
The estate shall be administered under administrative probate; and
(iii)
The personal representative shall file a formal inventory and account as needed until the estate is closed;
(5)
Unless an interested person waives notice of the verified final report under modified administration, the personal representative shall provide a copy to each interested person within 10 months from the date of the appointment; and
(6)
Under modified administration, distribution to all legatees and heirs shall be made within 12 months from the date of appointment.