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§ 6-305. Resignation of personal representative

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and Trusts

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 6. The Personal Representative (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Suspension and Termination of Powers (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 6-305
§ 6-305. Resignation of personal representative
Currentness
Written statement of resignation filed with register
(a) A personal representative may resign the personal representative's position by filing a written statement of resignation with the register after the personal representative has given at least 20 days' written notice to all interested persons of the personal representative's intention to resign.
Application to court for appointment of successor
(b) If no one applies for the appointment of a successor personal representative or special administrator, and an appointment is not made within the 20-day period, the resigning personal representative may apply to the court for the appointment of the personal representative's successor.
Resignation effective upon appointment of successor
(c) The resignation is effective upon the appointment of a successor, and the resigning personal representative shall immediately account for and deliver the property belonging to the estate to the successor or special administrator.
Resignation of copersonal representative
(d) The resignation of a copersonal representative is effective upon the giving of notice and the filing of the statement of resignation as provided in this section.

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Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1995, c. 423, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1995; Acts 2000, c. 61, § 1, eff. April 25, 2000.
Formerly Art. 93, § 6-305.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 6-305, MD EST & TRST § 6-305
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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