§ 5-706

Maryland § 5-706

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article get: Estates and Trusts
• Title: 5

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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.