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The Duties of a Personal Representative of an Estate in Maryland

When a person dies, their property and assets become part of their probate estate. A personal representative is appointed to administer the estate. The personal representative may be chosen by the decedent and nominated through the decedent’s Will. If the person did not have a Will, Maryland’s estate laws prioritize the list of people who may serve as the personal representative of an estate.

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9 Steps to Effective Estate Administration in Maryland

You do not have to do the work yourself just because someone selected you as the administrator of their estate. You can hire a professional, like a Maryland estate administration attorney, to handle the many responsibilities of administering the estate. Whether you decide to handle the estate yourself or work with a professional, you need to know about the general process. To get you started, here are nine steps to effective estate administration:

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