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Maryland Law requires that any one holding an original Will and/or Codicil(s) must file that document with the Register of Wills promptly after a decedent's death even if there are no assets. However, although the Will and/or Codicil are kept on file, no probate proceedings are required to be opened.

To open a small estate, the personal representative must file several forms at the Register of Wills office where the decedent had his or her permanent home or was ?domiciled.? The addresses to these offices, along with other contact information, can be found on the Register of Wills homepage.

In order to obtain Letters of Administration, you must first submit the following documents to the probate courts: The person's death certificate. Will (if available) Probate court petition. A brief statement of the person's assets. List of interested persons. A bond to serve as personal representative.

What To Do If You Need To Open An Estate Death Certificate. Decedent's Last Will and Testament. Consents to Appointment from Interested Persons (Form 1118 CLICK HERE) for estates without wills. Resident Agent Form (signed by Maryland resident, Form 1106 CLICK HERE) for out-of-state Personal Representatives.

Small Estate - property of the decedent subject to administration in Maryland is established to have a value of $50,000 or less ($100,000 or less if the spouse is the sole heir).

Length of Probate Process in Maryland 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.