Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 5-704
This is the official text of Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 5-704, part of Maryland’s Code, Estates and Trusts — governs wills, trusts, and probate.
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§5–704.
Official statutory text
(a) After filing an election for modified administration, the personal representative shall:
(1) File a verified final report under modified administration no later than 10 months from the date of appointment instead of filing a formal inventory and account; and
(2) On the request of any interested person, provide a formal inventory and account, as required under Title 7 of this article, to all interested persons.
(b) If the personal representative discovers property of the decedent after the time for filing a verified final report required by subsection (a) of this section, the personal representative shall:
(1) File a verified final report under modified administration with respect to the after–discovered property within 60 days of the discovery of the property; and
(2) Make final distribution of the after–discovered property within 90 days of the discovery of the property.
(1) File a verified final report under modified administration no later than 10 months from the date of appointment instead of filing a formal inventory and account; and
(2) On the request of any interested person, provide a formal inventory and account, as required under Title 7 of this article, to all interested persons.
(b) If the personal representative discovers property of the decedent after the time for filing a verified final report required by subsection (a) of this section, the personal representative shall:
(1) File a verified final report under modified administration with respect to the after–discovered property within 60 days of the discovery of the property; and
(2) Make final distribution of the after–discovered property within 90 days of the discovery of the property.
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