# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 6. The Personal Representative

### Subtitle 4. Special Administrator

#### Section 6-401

(a) On the filing of a petition by an interested party, a creditor, or the register, or on the motion of the court, a special administrator may be appointed by the court:

  (1) If it is necessary to protect property before the appointment and qualification of a personal representative; or

  (2) On the termination of appointment of a personal representative and before the appointment of a successor personal representative.

(b) A suitable person may be appointed as a special administrator, but special consideration shall be given to persons who will or may be ultimately entitled to letters as personal representatives and are immediately available for appointment.

#### Section 6-402

The requirements for the filing of a bond, and all of the other provisions of Sec. 6-102 of this title relating to the bond of a personal representative shall apply equally to a special administrator.

#### Section 6-403

(a) A special administrator shall collect, manage, and preserve property and account to the personal representative on the personal representative's appointment.

(b) A special administrator:

  (1) Shall assume all duties unperformed by a personal representative imposed under Title 7, Subtitles 2, 3, and 5 of this article; and

  (2) Has all powers necessary to collect, manage, and preserve property.

(c) In addition, a special administrator has the other powers designated from time to time by court order.

#### Section 6-404

(a) The appointment of a special administrator terminates:

  (1) On the appointment of a personal representative; or

  (2) In the manner prescribed in Subtitle 3 of this title.

(b) The powers of a special administrator may be suspended or terminated in the same manner as prescribed in Subtitle 3 of this title for the suspension and termination of the powers, or the removal, of a personal representative.

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