{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-estates-and-trusts-6-401","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 6–401","heading":"","body":"(a) On the filing of a petition by an interested party, a creditor, or the register, or on the motion of the court, a special administrator may be appointed by the court:\n(1) If it is necessary to protect property before the appointment and qualification of a personal representative; or\n(2) On the termination of appointment of a personal representative and before the appointment of a successor personal representative.\n(b) A suitable person may be appointed as a special administrator, but special consideration shall be given to persons who will or may be ultimately entitled to letters as personal representatives and are immediately available for appointment.","path":["Article - Estates and Trusts"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=get\u0026section=6-401","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:07Z","sha256":"10e98b207812cdc234442bad20d3da490cf58d3941208271c9b65d8fbb2c76eb","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-estates-and-trusts-6-308","next":"us-md/md.-code-estates-and-trusts-6-402"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}