Title 7. Administration of the Estate — Subtitle 5. Notice to Interested Persons of Matters Filed
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 7-501 (2026)
Title 7. Administration of the Estate
Subtitle 5. Notice to Interested Persons of Matters Filed
§ 7–501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unless waived by the court for good cause shown, the personal representative shall give written notice to all interested persons of the filing of an account with the court.
(b)
(1)
Exceptions to an account must be filed with the register within 20 days of the approval of the account by the court.
(2)
Exceptions may not be filed concerning an item which has become final and binding under § 7–502 of this subtitle.
(3)
Copies of exceptions shall be mailed by the exceptant to the personal representative.
Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 7-502 (2026)
Title 7. Administration of the Estate
Subtitle 5. Notice to Interested Persons of Matters Filed
§ 7–502LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The personal representative shall give written notice in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection to each creditor who has filed a claim under § 8–104 of this article which is still open and to all interested persons of a claim, petition, or other request which could result, directly or indirectly, in the payment of a debt, commission, fee, or other compensation to or for the benefit of the personal representative or the attorney for the estate.
(2)
The notice shall:
(i)
State the amount requested;
(ii)
Set forth in reasonable detail the basis for the request; and
(iii)
State that a request for hearing may be made within 20 days after the notice is sent.
(b)
Unless there was fraud, material mistake, or substantial irregularity in the proceeding, or a request for a hearing is filed within 20 days of the sending of the notice, any action taken by the court on the petition is final and binding on all persons to whom the notice was given.
(c)
A certification by independent counsel as to the reasonableness of the amount of the payment is not required.