Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 2-102
Powers and jurisdiction of the court
Effective Oct 1, 2020Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1994, c. 706, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 2019, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2019, c. 435, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.State of Maryland
(a)
(1) The court may:
- (i) Conduct judicial probate;
- (ii) Direct the conduct of a personal representative;
- (iii) Summon witnesses; and
(iv) Issue orders that may be:
- 1. Required in the course of the administration of an estate of a decedent; or
- 2. Necessary to determine the value or sources of payment of an elective share under § 3-413 of this article.
- (2) The court may not, under pretext of incidental power or constructive authority, exercise any jurisdiction not expressly conferred.
- (b) The court may not establish rules of practice and procedure inconsistent with the Maryland Rules or with any statute.
- (c) An interested person may petition the court to resolve any question concerning an estate or its administration.
- (d) This section may not be construed to limit the court's authority under § 1-301(b) of this article.
Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1994, c. 706, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 2019, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2019, c. 435, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.
Formerly Art. 93, § 2-102.