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Terms Used In Maryland Code, ESTATES AND TRUSTS 6-401

  • Administrator: includes an executor and a personal representative. See
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
  • Personal representative: includes an administrator and an executor. See
(a) On the filing of a petition by an interested party, a creditor, or the register, or on the motion of the court, a special administrator may be appointed by the court:

(1) If it is necessary to protect property before the appointment and qualification of a personal representative; or

(2) On the termination of appointment of a personal representative and before the appointment of a successor personal representative.

(b) A suitable person may be appointed as a special administrator, but special consideration shall be given to persons who will or may be ultimately entitled to letters as personal representatives and are immediately available for appointment.