Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 6-105
Commencement of functions; ratification
Effective Oct 1, 2019Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.State of Maryland
- (a) The duties and powers of a personal representative commence on the issuance of the personal representative's letters, but when done in good faith, the personal representative's acts occurring before appointment have the same effect as those occurring after.
- (b) A personal representative may ratify and accept acts done on behalf of the estate by others if the acts would have been proper for a personal representative.
Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
Formerly Art. 93, § 6-105.