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The administration of an estate often takes approximately one year. This includes marshaling all of the assets, valuing the assets as of the date of death and then making the distribution.
A Personal Representative must be appointed by the Register of Wills or the Orphans' Court before disposing of any assets. When appointed, Letters of Administration will be issued to the Personal Representative. Forms and procedures herein are mandated by Maryland Code and Maryland Rules.
The requirements of a personal representative in Maryland are that a personal representative is over the age of 18, is detail-oriented, has not committed any serious crimes, is a U.S. citizen or legal resident, is able to qualify for a bond, and someone who has not been subject to bankruptcy.
There is no need for probate or letters of administration unless there are other assets that are not jointly owned. The property might have a mortgage. However, if the partners are tenants in common, the surviving partner does not automatically inherit the other person's share.
For estates larger than $20,000, the personal representative can claim a fee of 9% of the estate's value and an additional 3.6% of the value beyond $20,000 as compensation for the services they have provided in settling the estate.
When the register of wills or orphan's court appoints a personal representative, it grants the representative letters of administration. Letters of administration empower the representative to distribute the assets in the estate. Read the Law: Md.
The time it takes to get probate or letters of administration varies according to the circumstances. It may only take three to five weeks if there are no complications, inheritance tax is not payable, the estate is straightforward and all forms are filled in properly.
Maryland offers a simplified probate procedure for smaller estates. The simplified procedure is available if the property subject to probate has a value of $50,000 or less. If the surviving spouse is the only beneficiary, the cap goes up to $100,000 or less.
Settling an Estate in MarylandFile a petition for probate with the Maryland Orphan's Court in the county where the decedent lived prior to their death.The court will appoint or approve a personal representative to act on behalf the estate and provide them with letters testamentary to show as they make decisions.More items...