(a) Duty to Ascertain Identity. Commencing upon appointment and until the time for filing claims has expired, the personal representative of a decedent's estate shall make a reasonably diligent effort to ascertain the name and address of each creditor of the decedent.

(b) Time and Manner of Giving Actual Notice. At the time of first publication of a Notice of Appointment pursuant to Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 7-103 the personal representative shall deliver or send a copy of the Notice of Appointment by first class mail to all creditors of the decedent whose names and addresses are then known to the personal representative. Thereafter, the personal representative shall deliver or send a copy of the Notice of Appointment to any creditor whose name and address is discovered prior to the expiration of the time for filing claims.

Cross reference: Code, Estates and Trusts Article, §§ 5-602, 5-603, 7-103, and 7-103.1.