Probate Forms (MD)
There are a number of state-specific forms you may need when going through the probate process.
This page lists common MD forms and offers help in locating others. While you are welcome to browse these forms, note that the Tasks Tab will guide you through the use of relevant forms at the appropriate times.
General MD Forms
In Maryland, the county Orphans' Court handles wills and estate probate. To find your court, use this link and click on the county name along the left side of the page.
Below you will find links that allow you to download and use some of the more common MD probate forms (you may want to check with your local court for form preferences):
- Petition for Administration of Estate (Form RW-1112) - Get the probate process started
- Consent to Appointment (Form RW-1118) - Include with your petition from anyone with equal or higher executor priority
- Proof of Will (Form RW-1102) - Include with your petition from anyone with equal or higher executor priority
- Appoint Resident Agent (Form RW-1106) - Include with your petition if you reside out-of-state
- Notice of Appointment (Form RW-1114) - Include with your petition (leave dates blank)
- Executor Bond Waiver (Form RW-1117) - Inform court all heirs have agreed to waive the bond requirement
- Executor Bond (Form RW-1115) - Inform court that you have obtained the necessary bond
- List of Interested Persons (Form RW-1104) - Give court details about heirs-at-law and anyone named in the will to inherit
- Certificate of Service (Form RW-1285) - Inform the court that you have directly notified certain people
- Estate Inventory (Form RW-1122) - Report estate contents to the court (consider attaching EstateExec Inventory Report)
- Final Report (Form RW-1143) - Report Final Accounting to court (consider attaching EstateExec Final Accounting)
See MD Probate Forms for a more complete list of forms that may be required in certain situations.
Small MD Estate Forms
Small estates sometimes need only 1 specialized form or affidavit: see Small MD Estates.
Using MD Probate Forms
If you are using a licensed EstateExec estate, information about finding your court will appear here.
As mentioned above, the tasks on the estate's Tasks Tab
will list a series of steps that help you understand which form to use when.
You may also want to see
How to Become Executor for
Additional Information
In case you're interested, probate forms for other states can be found here: