Maryland § 2-301
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-301.
(a) (1) The register may appoint a reasonable number of standing appraisers to serve at the register’s pleasure.
(2) Subject to the approval of the Comptroller, the register may fix the conditions of their employment and their remuneration.
(b) (1) If a register exercises the register’s authority to appoint standing appraisers, all property required to be independently appraised but not appraised by special appraisers under § 7–202(e) of this article shall be appraised by standing appraisers.
(2) If a register does not appoint standing appraisers, the register shall, with respect to any estate which contains property required to be independently appraised but not appraised by special appraisers, appoint general appraisers as provided in § 2–302 of this subtitle.
(c) An appraisal fee is payable only to a person making an appraisal requested by the personal representative, and is always subject to review by the court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-301
What does Maryland Code § 2-301 cover?
Section 2-301 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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