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MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 2 - Inventory and Appraisal|Section 7-203 - Supplemental Inventory; Reappraisal

    A personal representative shall make a supplemental inventory or appraisal of an item showing the market value as of the date of the death of the decedent, or the revised market value, and the appraisals or other data relied on and shall file the supplemental inventory or appraisal with the court if:        (1)    Property not included in the original inventory comes to the knowledge of the personal representative; or        (2)    The personal representative learns that the value indicated in the original inventory for the item is erroneous or misleading.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 2 - Inventory and Appraisal|Section 7-204 - Revision of Inventory

    (a)    At any time before an estate is closed, the State or an interested person may petition the court for revision of a value assigned to an item of inventory and the court may require revision as it considers appropriate.    (b)    Unless the personal representative has filed a petition under subsection (a) of this section, the court shall hold a hearing on the petition.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 2 - Inventory and Appraisal|Section 7-205 - Inventory of Successor Personal Representative

    Within 3 months of the date of the appointment of a successor personal representative, the successor personal representative shall return:        (1)    A new inventory to stand in place of the inventory filed by the predecessor personal representative; or        (2)    A written consent to be answerable for the items as listed and valued in the inventory filed by the predecessor personal representative.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 3 - Accounting|Section 7-301 - Duty to Account

    A personal representative shall file written accounts of the personal representative’s management and distribution of property at the times and in the manner prescribed in this subtitle, with a certification that the personal representative has mailed or delivered a notice of the filing to all interested persons.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 3 - Accounting|Section 7-302 - Initial Account

    The initial account of the administration of the property of the decedent shall contain the certificate of the personal representative of:    (a)    The total value of property as shown in all inventories made prior to the date of the account;    (b)    All receipts of the estate during the period of administration;    (c)    The date of each purchase, sale, lease, transfer, compromise, settlement, disbursement, or distribution of assets of the estate, a description of each such transaction, and a statement of the amount by which it affects the amounts referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of this section; and    (d)    The value of any assets remaining in the hands of the personal representative.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 3 - Accounting|Section 7-303 - Subsequent Accounts

    After an initial account has been rendered, subsequent accounts, whether filed by the same personal representative or by a successor, shall contain the certificate of the personal representative of:    (a)    The value of any assets remaining in the hands of the personal representative as shown in the last account;    (b)    The value of assets as shown in any inventory made since the last account;    (c)    All receipts of the estate since the date of the last account;    (d)    The date of each purchase, sale, lease, transfer, compromise, settlement, disbursement, or distribution of assets since the last account, a description of each such transaction, and a statement of the amount by which it affects the amounts referred to in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section; and    (e)    The value of any assets remaining in the hands of the personal representative.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 3 - Accounting|Section 7-305 - When to Render Accounts

    (a)    Accounts shall be rendered by the personal representative:        (1)    Within 9 months from the date of the appointment of the personal representative;        (2)    Within 6 months after the account referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection and within 6 months after each account thereafter until the filing of the final account;        (3)    Upon termination of the appointment of the personal representative, as provided in Title 6, Subtitle 3 of this article; and        (4)    At the other times ordered by the court.    (b)    Upon written application of the personal representative, the court for good cause shown may extend to a specified date the time for rendering an account.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 3 - Accounting|Section 7-306 - Failure to Render Account

    If a personal representative fails to render an account or to file a certificate as required under this subtitle, the personal representative:        (1)    May be removed as provided in § 6–306 of this article; and        (2)    Is liable to interested persons as provided in § 7–403 of this title.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 3 - Accounting|Section 7-307 - Payment of Inheritance Tax

    (a)    (1)    Inheritance taxes with respect to a distribution shall be paid by the personal representative to the register.        (2)    An inheritance tax due in connection with a legacy or intestate share shall be paid at the time of accounting for its distribution.        (3)    Failure to pay the inheritance tax when due or to make full disclosure of the information necessary to the determination by the register of the tax due may subject a personal representative to reduction or forfeiture of commissions by the court unless good cause to the contrary is shown.        (4)    Failure to pay the inheritance tax when due subjects the bond of the personal representative to liability.    (b)    (1)    On payment of the inheritance taxes as determined by the register to be due, the personal representative is entitled to receive a certificate reciting that the taxes have been paid.        (2)    If requested by the personal representative, the certificate shall set forth in detail items of real or leasehold property for which the inheritance taxes have been paid.        (3)    The certificate may be filed among the permanent records of the estate maintained by the register.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 4 - Powers of Personal Representative|Section 7-402 - Permission of Court to Act

    (a)    The personal representative may petition the court for permission to act in any matter relating to the administration of the estate.    (b)    The court may pass any order it considers proper.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 4 - Powers of Personal Representative|Section 7-403 - Improper Exercise of Power; Breach of Fiduciary Duty

    (a)    If the exercise of power concerning the estate is improper, the personal representative is liable for breach of the fiduciary duty of the personal representative to interested persons for resulting damage or loss to the same extent as a trustee of an express trust.    (b)    The exercise of power of a personal representative in violation of a court order, or contrary to the provisions of the will may be a breach of duty.    (c)    The rights of purchasers and others dealing with a personal representative are determined as provided in § 7–404 of this subtitle and are not necessarily affected by the fact that the personal representative breached the fiduciary duty of the personal representative in the transaction.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 4 - Powers of Personal Representative|Section 7-404 - Protection of Person Dealing With Personal Representative

    (a)    In the absence of actual knowledge or of reasonable cause to inquire as to whether the personal representative is improperly exercising the power of the personal representative, a person dealing with the personal representative is not bound to inquire whether the personal representative is properly exercising the power, and is protected as if the personal representative properly exercised the power.    (b)    A person is not bound to see to the proper application of estate assets paid or delivered to a personal representative.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 5 - Notice to Interested Persons of Matters Filed|Section 7-501 - Notice of Filing of Account; Exceptions to Account

    (a)    Unless waived by the court for good cause shown, the personal representative shall give written notice to all interested persons of the filing of an account with the court.    (b)    (1)    Exceptions to an account must be filed with the register within 20 days of the approval of the account by the court.        (2)    Exceptions may not be filed concerning an item which has become final and binding under § 7–502 of this subtitle.        (3)    Copies of exceptions shall be mailed by the exceptant to the personal representative.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 5 - Notice to Interested Persons of Matters Filed|Section 7-502 - Proposed Payment to Personal Representative or Attorney

    (a)    (1)    The personal representative shall give written notice in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection to each creditor who has filed a claim under § 8–104 of this article which is still open and to all interested persons of a claim, petition, or other request which could result, directly or indirectly, in the payment of a debt, commission, fee, or other compensation to or for the benefit of the personal representative or the attorney for the estate.        (2)    The notice shall:            (i)    State the amount requested;            (ii)    Set forth in reasonable detail the basis for the request; and            (iii)    State that a request for hearing may be made within 20 days after the notice is sent.    (b)    Unless there was fraud, material mistake, or substantial irregularity in the proceeding, or a request for a hearing is filed within 20 days of the sending of the notice, any action taken by the court on the petition is final and binding on all persons to whom the notice was given.    (c)    A certification by independent counsel as to the reasonableness of the amount of the payment is not required.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 6 - Compensation and Expenses|Section 7-601 - Compensation of Personal Representative and Special Administrator

    (a)    (1)    A personal representative or special administrator is entitled to reasonable compensation for services.        (2)    If a will provides a stated compensation for the personal representative, additional compensation shall be allowed if the provision is insufficient in the judgment of the court.        (3)    The personal representative or special administrator may renounce at any time all or a part of the right to compensation.    (b)    (1)    Unless the will provides a larger measure of compensation, on petition filed in reasonable detail by the personal representative or special administrator the court may allow the commissions it considers appropriate.        (2)    The commissions authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not exceed those computed in accordance with the following table:If the property subject to                                                                    The commission may administration is:                                                                                       not exceed:Not over $20,000…………………………………………………………………………...…9%Over $20,000 …………….……………………………..……………$1,800 plus 3.6% of the    excess over $20,000    (c)    Within 30 days a personal representative, special administrator, or unsuccessful exceptant may appeal the allowance to the circuit court, which shall determine the adequacy of the commissions and increase, but not in excess of the commissions computed in accordance with the table in subsection (b)(2) of this section, or decrease them.    (d)    If the personal representative retains the services of a licensed real estate broker to aid in the sale of real property, the commissions paid to the real estate broker are an expense of administration and may not be deducted from the commissions allowed by the court to the personal representative in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 6 - Compensation and Expenses|Section 7-602 - Compensation for Services of an Attorney

    (a)    An attorney is entitled to reasonable compensation for legal services rendered by the attorney to the estate or the personal representative or both.    (b)    (1)    On the filing of a petition in reasonable detail by the personal representative or the attorney, the court may allow a counsel fee to an attorney employed by the personal representative for legal services.        (2)    The compensation shall be fair and reasonable in the light of all the circumstances to be considered in fixing the fee of an attorney.    (c)    If the court shall allow a counsel fee to one or more attorneys, it shall take into consideration in making its determination what would be a fair and reasonable total charge for the cost of administering the estate under this article, and it shall not allow aggregate compensation in excess of that figure.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 6 - Compensation and Expenses|Section 7-603 - Expenses of Estate Litigation

    (a)    A personal representative or person nominated as personal representative who defends or prosecutes a proceeding in good faith and with just cause shall be entitled to receive necessary expenses and disbursements from the estate regardless of the outcome of the proceeding.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in addition to the compensation provided for in this subtitle, a personal representative is entitled to reasonable commissions or attorney’s fees, as determined by the court, in connection with an election by a surviving spouse to take an elective share under § 3–403 of this article.        (2)    The amount of compensation or attorney’s fees consented to by all interested persons is presumed to be reasonable.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  7-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 7 - Administration of the Estate|Subtitle 6 - Compensation and Expenses|Section 7-604 - Payment of Commissions

    (a)    Payment of commissions to personal representatives under § 7–601 of this subtitle, and attorney’s fees under § 7–602 of this subtitle may be made without court approval if:        (1)    (i)    Each creditor, who has filed a claim that is still open, and all interested persons consent in writing to the payment;            (ii)    The combined sum of the payments of commissions and attorney’s fees does not exceed the amounts provided in § 7–601 of this subtitle; and            (iii)    The signed written consent form states the amounts of the payments and is filed with the register of wills; or        (2)    (i)    The fee is paid to an attorney representing the estate in litigation under a contingency fee agreement signed by the decedent or the current personal representative of the decedent’s estate;            (ii)    The fee does not exceed the terms of the contingency fee agreement;            (iii)    A copy of the contingency fee agreement is on file with the register of wills; and            (iv)    The attorney files a statement with each account stating that the scope of the representation by the attorney does not extend to the administration of the estate.    (b)    When rendering accounts, the personal representative shall designate any payment made under this section as an expense.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  8-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 8 - Claims of Creditors|Subtitle 1 - General|Section 8-101 - Claim Not Paid in Normal Course of Administration

    (a)    Except as provided in § 8–104 of this subtitle, a proceeding to enforce a claim against an estate of a decedent may not be revived or commenced before the appointment of a personal representative.    (b)    After appointment and until the estate is closed, the procedures prescribed by § 8–104 of this subtitle shall be followed.    (c)    After the estate is closed, a creditor whose claim has not been barred may recover directly from the persons to whom property has been distributed as provided in § 10–102 of this article, or from a former personal representative individually as provided in § 10–103 of this article.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  8-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 8 - Claims of Creditors|Subtitle 1 - General|Section 8-102 - Effect of Statute of Limitations

    (a)    Unless a contrary intent is expressly indicated in the will, a claim which was barred by a statute of limitations at the time of the death of the decedent may not be allowed or paid.    (b)    Subject to § 8-103(a) of this subtitle, a period of limitations which would terminate, except for the death of the decedent, during the period from the death of the decedent until 6 months after the date of the decedent’s death, is automatically extended until 6 months after the date of the decedent’s death.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  8-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 8 - Claims of Creditors|Subtitle 1 - General|Section 8-103 - Limitation on Presentation of Claim

    (a)    Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute with respect to claims of the United States or the State, a claim against an estate of a decedent, whether due or to become due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, founded on contract, tort, or other legal basis, is forever barred against the estate, the personal representative, and the heirs and legatees, unless presented within the earlier of the following dates:        (1)    6 months after the date of the decedent’s death; or        (2)    2 months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of a notice in the form required by § 7–103 of this article or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within 2 months after the mailing or other delivery of the notice.    (b)    A claim for slander against an estate of a decedent that arose before the death of the decedent is barred even if an action was commenced against and service of process was effected on the decedent before the decedent’s death.    (c)    A claim against the estate based on the conduct of or a contract with a personal representative is barred unless an action is commenced against the estate within 6 months after the date the claim arose.    (d)    Nothing in this section shall affect or prevent an action or proceeding to enforce a mortgage, pledge, judgment or other lien, or security interest on property of the estate.    (e)    If the decedent had been duly served with process before the decedent’s death, nothing in this section shall affect an action for injuries to the person or damage to property that was commenced against the decedent.    (f)    A claim filed by the Maryland Department of Health against the estate of a deceased Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipient, as authorized under § 15–121(a) of the Health – General Article, is forever barred against the estate, the personal representative, and the heirs and legatees, unless the claim is presented within the earlier of the following dates:        (1)    6 months after publication of notice of the first appointment of a personal representative; or        (2)    2 months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the Department’s Division of Medical Assistance Recoveries a copy of a notice in the form required under § 7–103 of this article or other written notice, notifying the Department that the claim shall be barred unless the Department presents its claim within 2 months from the receipt of the notice.
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  8-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 8 - Claims of Creditors|Subtitle 1 - General|Section 8-104 - Manner of Presentation of Claim; Form

    (a)    Claims against an estate of a decedent may be presented as provided in this section.    (b)    (1)    The claimant may deliver or mail to the personal representative a verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed.        (2)    If the claim is not yet due, the date when it will become due shall be stated.        (3)    If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency shall be stated.        (4)    If the claim is secured, the security shall be described.        (5)    The failure of the claimant to comply with the provisions of this section or with the reasonable requests of the personal representative for additional information may be a basis for disallowance of a claim in the discretion of the court.    (c)    (1)    The claimant may file a verified written statement of the claim, substantially in the following form:
MD. Estates and Trusts Code Ann. §  8-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Estates and Trusts|Title 8 - Claims of Creditors|Subtitle 1 - General|Section 8-105 - Order of Payment

    (a)    If the applicable assets of the estate are insufficient to pay all claims in full, the personal representative shall make payment in the following order:        (1)    Fees due to the register;        (2)    Costs and expenses of administration;        (3)    Funeral expenses as provided in § 8–106 of this subtitle;        (4)    Compensation of personal representatives as provided in § 7–601 of this article, for legal services as provided in § 7–602 of this article, and commissions of licensed real estate brokers;        (5)    Family allowance as provided in § 3–201 of this article;        (6)    Taxes due by the decedent;        (7)    Reasonable medical, hospital, and nursing expenses of the last illness of the decedent;        (8)    Rent payable by the decedent for not more than three months in arrears;        (9)    Wages, salaries, or commission for services performed for the decedent within three months prior to death of the decedent;        (10)    Assistance paid under the Public Assistance to Adults Program, as provided in § 5–407(d) of the Human Services Article; and        (11)    All other claims.    (b)    (1)    A preference may not be given in the payment of a claim over another claim of the same class.        (2)    A claim due and payable is not entitled to a preference over claims not yet due.