Md. R. Estate Settlem. 6-201

As amended through November 13, 2024
Rule 6-201 - Petition for Administration of a Small Estate
(a) Form of Petition. A petition for administration of a small estate shall be filed (1) with the register if administrative probate is requested or (2) with the court if judicial probate is requested or required. The form of the petition is set forth in Rule 6-122(a).

Cross reference: Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 5-602.

(b) Additional Documents. A Petition for Administration of a Small Estate shall be accompanied by a List of Interested Persons (Rule 6-202 ), and, if required: a Consent to Appointment of Personal Representative (Rule 6-203 ), or Renunciation of Right to Letters (Rule 6-204 ), an Appointment of a Resident Agent (Rule 6-205 ), a Notice of Appointment in duplicate (Rule 6-209 ), and a Proof of Execution of Will (Rule 6-152 ).

Md. R. Estate Settlem. 6-201

Adopted June 28, 1990, eff. 1/1/1991. Amended Feb. 10, 1998, eff. 7/1/1998.