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§ 5-706. Notice statements in consent

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Opening the Estate (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Modified Administration (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 5-706
§ 5-706. Notice statements in consent
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.

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Added by Acts 1997, c. 596, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2003, c. 21, § 6, eff. April 8, 2003; Acts 2013, c. 645, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 5-706, MD EST & TRST § 5-706
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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