Petition For Administration Of A Small Estate

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Petition For Administration Of A Small Estate is a commonly used form within Maryland. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Petition For Administration Of A Small Estate

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Petition For Administration Of A Small Estate:

• This form pertains to the State of Maryland

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Maryland’s Form 1103 - Petition For Administration Of A Small Estate up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Maryland form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Maryland probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form 1103, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in MD are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form 1103 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form 1103 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Petition For Administration Of A Small Estate to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Maryland.

5 reasons you should submit 1103 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Maryland can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Maryland. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Maryland is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Maryland probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Maryland probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form 1103, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Petition For Administration Of A Small Estate is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Maryland probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Maryland.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form 1103 - Petition For Administration Of A Small Estate f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Maryland probate court office.

Petition For Administration Of A Small Estate is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Maryland-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Maryland Form 1103 - Petition For Administration Of A Small Estate. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

FOR: REGULAR ESTATE PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATION Estate value in excess of $50,000. (If spouse is sole heir or legatee, $100,000.) Values for DOD before October 1, 2012 are $30,000 and $50,000 if spouse is the sole legatee or heir. Complete and attach Schedule A. SMALL ESTATE PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATION Estate value of $50,000 or less. (If spouse is sole heir or legatee, $100,000.) Values for DOD before October 1, 2012 are $30,000 and $50,000 if spouse is the sole legatee or heir. Complete and attach Schedule B. WILL OF NO ESTATE Complete items 2 and 9 The Petition of: LIMITED ORDERS Complete item 2 and attach Schedule C IN THE ESTATE OF: ESTATE NO. , MARYLAND BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR (OR) IN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR ̈ ̈ ̈ Address Address Ad dress Name Name Name NOTE: For the purpose of computing whether an estate qualifies as a small estate, value is determined by the fair market value of property less debts of record secured by the property as of the date of death, to the extent that insurance benefits are not payable to the lien holder or secured party for the secured debt. See Code, Estates and Trusts Article, §5-601 (d). Each of us states: 1. I am (a) at least 18 years of age and either a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident of the United States who is the spouse of the decedent, an ancestor of the decedent, a descendant of the decedent, or a sibling of the decedent or (b) a trust company or any other corporation authorized by law to act as a personal representative. 2. (place of death) The Decedent, domiciled in , State of and died on the day of , , was , at (County) 3. If the decedent was not domiciled in this county at the time of death, this is the proper office in which to file this petition because: I am entitled to priority of appointment as personal representative of the decedent's estate pursuant to §5-104 of the Estates and Trusts Article, Annotated Code of Maryland because: 4. 5. I am mentally competent. 6. I am not a disqualified person because of feloniously and intentionally killing, conspiring to kill, or procuring the killing of the decedent. Regular Estate - RW1112Page 1 of 2 with Schedule A (RW1136) Small Estate - RW1103Page 1 of 2 with Schedule B (RW1137) Will of No Estate - RW1135Page 1 of 2 Limited Order - RW1147 Page 1 of 2 with Schedule C (RW1148) Rev. 01/01/2016 ROWNET PDF ̈ 8. 9. I am not excluded otherwise by law from serving as a personal representative. I have made a diligent search for the decedent's will and to the best of my knowledge: ̈ none exists; or ̈ the will dated (including codicils, if any, dated accompanying this petition is the last will and it came into my hands in the following manner: and the names and last known addresses of the witnesses are: 11. If appointed, I accept the duties of the office of personal representative and consent to personal jurisdiction in any action brought in this State against me as personal representative or arising out of the duties of the office of pers onal representative. WHEREFORE, I request appointment as personal representative of the decedent's estate and the following relief as indicated: that the will and codicils, if any, be admitted to administrative probate; that the will and codicils, if any, be admitted to judicial probate; that the will and codicils, if any, be filed only; that the following additional relief be granted: I sole mnly affirm under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this document are true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. that only a limited order be issued; ̈ ̈ ̈ ̈ ̈ ) 10. Other proceedings, known to petitioner, regarding the decedent or the estate are as follows: I have not been convicted of fraud, extortion, embezzlement, forgery, perjury, theft or any other serious crime that reflects adversely on my honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness to perform the duties of a personal representative or I was convicted of such a crime, namely , in, but the following good cause exists for me to be appointed as personal representative (year) 7. (Check one of the following boxes) ̈ ̈ Email Address Facsimile Number Telephone Number Addr ess Att orneyPetitioner Petitioner Petitioner D at e Dat e Dat e Telephone Number (optional) Address R egular Estate - RW1112Page 2 of 2 with Schedule A (RW1136) Small Estate - RW1103Page 2 of 2 with Schedule B (RW1137) Will of No Estate - RW1135Page 2 of 2 Limited Order - RW1147 Page 2 of 2 with Sch edule C (RW1148) Rev. 01/01/2016 R OWNET PDF IN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR IN THE ESTATE OF: , MARYLAND ESTATE NO. SCHEDULE - B Small Estate - Assets and Debts of the Decedent 1. I have made a diligent search to discover all property and debts of the decedent and set forth below are: (a)A listing of all real and personal property owned by the decedent, individually or as tenant in common, and of any other property to which the decedent or estate would be entitled, including descriptions, values, and how the values were determined: (b) A listing of all creditors and claimants and the amounts claimed, including secured, contingent and disputed claims: 2. A llowable funeral expenses are 3. A ttached is a List of Interested Persons. 4. After the time for filing claims has expired, subject to the statutory order of priorities, and subject to the resolution of disputed claims by the parties or the court, I shall (a) pay all proper claims made pursuant to Code, Estates and Trusts Arti cle, §8-104 in the order of priority set forth in Code, Estates and Trusts Article, §8-105, expenses, and allowances not previously paid; (b) if necessary, sell property of the estate in order to do so; and (c) distribute the remaining assets of the estate in accordance with the will or, if none, with the intestacy laws of this State. ; ;.and expenses of administration claimed are statutory family allowances are I solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this document are true to the best of my knowledge, inf ormation and belief. A ddress Telephone Number Dat e D at e Dat e Telephone N umber (optional) Attorney Petit ioner Pet it ioner Petit ioner E mail Address Facsimile Number Address R OWNET PDF RW1137 R ev. 01/01/2016