Important Probate Rules You Should Know

When someone dies, what happens next depends on whether they had foundational estate planning documents in place — a will, a trust, or nothing at all — and on who the surviving family members are. Maryland's rules aren't intuitive, and small missteps by a personal representative can create personal liability.

Whether you're a personal representative just appointed by the Register of Wills or a family member trying to figure out what to do first, the rules below are worth knowing before anything is filed.

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