Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 5–804

The court may:

(1) Without a hearing, issue an order authorizing:

(i) The petitioner to proceed with administrative probate in accordance with Subtitle 3 of this title; and

(ii) The register to accept the copy of the will for administrative probate; or

(2) Require the filing of judicial probate in accordance with Subtitle 4 of this title.