# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 8. Claims of Creditors

### Subtitle 1. General

#### Section 8-101

(a) Except as provided in Sec. 8-104 of this subtitle, a proceeding to enforce a claim against an estate of a decedent may not be revived or commenced before the appointment of a personal representative.

(b) After appointment and until the estate is closed, the procedures prescribed by Sec. 8-104 of this subtitle shall be followed.

(c) After the estate is closed, a creditor whose claim has not been barred may recover directly from the persons to whom property has been distributed as provided in Sec. 10-102 of this article, or from a former personal representative individually as provided in Sec. 10-103 of this article.

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