Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

Part of the process of probating an estate is to conclusively deal with creditors. Once an estate is open, creditors get notice and must file a claim within a certain period of time. If they don't file a claim within the time period, they don't get paid out of estate assets. The law specifies who gets paid first when there isn't enough money to go around. Generally things like probate taxes, funeral expenses and estate administration costs get paid before other creditors.

You may wish to consult with an attorney who can help answer your questions and assist with any estate administration.