Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

My wife just died suddenly without a will. There is no one designated as the executor of her estate. How can I deal with the issue of who is the executor of her estate?


Asked on 5/19/20, 10:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cedulie Laumann Arden Law Firm, LLC

I'm sorry for your recent loss. Maryland law sets a priority for people to serve as Personal Representative when none were appointed by Will. Basically a spouse has top priority in an intestate situation (where someone dies without a Will), and if the spouse doesn't want to serve then other relatives could step in.

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Answered on 5/20/20, 8:07 am


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