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§ 7-502. Notice to creditors and interested persons of claims, petitions, and other requests fo...

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 7. Administration of the Estate (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Notice to Interested Persons of Matters Filed (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2019
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 7-502
§ 7-502. Notice to creditors and interested persons of claims, petitions, and other requests for payment
Currentness
In general
(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.
Request for hearing
(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.
Certificate of counsel not required
(c) A certification by independent counsel as to the reasonableness of the amount of the payment is not required.

Credits

Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1976, c. 827; Acts 1977, c. 858; Acts 2019, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
Formerly Art. 93, § 7-502.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 7-502, MD EST & TRST § 7-502
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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