Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 5-602
This is the official text of Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 5-602, part of Maryland’s Code, Estates and Trusts — governs wills, trusts, and probate.
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§5–602.
Official statutory text
A petition for administration of a small estate may be filed by any person entitled to administration pursuant to § 5–104 of this title and shall contain, in addition to the information required by §§ 5–201 and 5–202 of this title:
(1) A statement that the petitioner has made a diligent search to discover all property and debts of the decedent;
(2) A list of the known property and its value;
(3) A list of the known creditors of the decedent, with the amount of each claim, including contingent and disputed claims; and
(4) A statement of any legal proceedings pending in which the decedent was a party.
(1) A statement that the petitioner has made a diligent search to discover all property and debts of the decedent;
(2) A list of the known property and its value;
(3) A list of the known creditors of the decedent, with the amount of each claim, including contingent and disputed claims; and
(4) A statement of any legal proceedings pending in which the decedent was a party.
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