Maryland Claim Against Decedents Estate is a legal process in which an individual or entity can file a claim against a deceased person's estate for money owed. This claim can be for unpaid debts, medical bills, funeral expenses, or other unpaid obligations of the decedent. There are two different types of Maryland Claim Against Decedents Estate: a General Claim and a Specific Claim. A General Claim is a claim for any amount owed and is filed against the decedent’s estate. It is usually filed by a creditor, although it can also be filed by a former spouse or child. The claim must be filed within a certain amount of time after the decedent’s death and must include the name of the claimant, the amount owed, and proof of the debt. A Specific Claim is a type of claim that is more specific and must be filed against the decedent’s estate within a certain amount of time. This type of claim is usually filed by the surviving spouse or the children of the decedent. The claim must include the name of the claimant, the amount owed, and proof of the debt. In both cases, the claim must be filed with the probate court of the decedent’s county of residence and must be approved by the court before any money is paid out. If the claim is approved, the claimant is entitled to payment from the decedent’s estate.