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§ 2-102. Powers and jurisdiction of the court

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2020

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 2. The Court (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. The Probate Court (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2020
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 2-102
§ 2-102. Powers and jurisdiction of the court
Currentness
In general
(a)(1) The court may:
(i) Conduct judicial probate;
(ii) Direct the conduct of a personal representative;
(iii) Summon witnesses; and
(iv) Issue orders that may be:
1. Required in the course of the administration of an estate of a decedent; or
2. Necessary to determine the value or sources of payment of an elective share under § 3-413 of this article.
(2) The court may not, under pretext of incidental power or constructive authority, exercise any jurisdiction not expressly conferred.
Rules of practice and procedure
(b) The court may not establish rules of practice and procedure inconsistent with the Maryland Rules or with any statute.
Petitions by interested persons
(c) An interested person may petition the court to resolve any question concerning an estate or its administration.
Construction with § 1-301
(d) This section may not be construed to limit the court's authority under § 1-301(b) of this article.

Credits

Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1994, c. 706, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 2019, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2019, c. 435, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.
Formerly Art. 93, § 2-102.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 2-102, MD EST & TRST § 2-102
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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