The Probate Process

The probate process can be confusing. To help explain the process, our Maryland probate lawyers have provided a brief outline of information related to probate in Maryland and Washington, DC. If you have more questions, please feel free to call now to speak with a Maryland Will attorney at the Adams Law Office, LLC.

The Probate Process

1. Select a Personal Representative before disposing of any assets.
2. File the last Will (including Codicils, if any) of the decedent (deceased person) with the Register of Wills in the county where the decedent was domiciled at the time of death.
3. Petition to have Personal Representative appointed.
4. File the appropriate documents for approval by the Probate Court in order to receive the Letters of Administration. The Letters of Administration give the Personal Representative authority to act on behalf of the estate.
5. Appraise estate assets.
6. Personal Representative distributes estate assets according to approval of Probate Court.