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: If it is necessary to protect property before the appointment and qualification of a personal representative; or On the termination of appointment of a personal representative and before the appointment of a successor personal representative. 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.

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

A special administrator shall collect, manage, and preserve property and account to the personal representative on the personal representative’s appointment. A special administrator: Shall assume all duties unperformed by a personal representative imposed under Title 7, Subtitles 2, 3, and 5 of this article; and Has all powers necessary to collect, manage, and preserve property. In addition, a special administrator has the other powers designated from time to time by court order.

The appointment of a special administrator terminates: On the appointment of a personal representative; or In the manner prescribed in Subtitle 3 of this title. 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.