Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 8-101

Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 8-101
in effect
Sign in to generate a plain English summaryAsk Belisarius Agent
(a) Except as provided in § 8–104 of this subtitle, a proceeding to enforce a claim against an estate of a decedent may not be revived or commenced before the appointment of a personal representative. (b) After appointment and until the estate is closed, the procedures prescribed by § 8–104 of this subtitle shall be followed. (c) After the estate is closed, a creditor whose claim has not been barred may recover directly from the persons to whom property has been distributed as provided in § 10–102 of this article, or from a former personal representative individually as provided in § 10–103 of this article.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=get&section=8-101&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026

Starting a business in Maryland? Maryland LLC guide: costs and requirements