Maryland § 6-203
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6-203, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-203.
(a) When two or more persons are appointed copersonal representatives, the concurrence of all is required on all acts connected with the administration and distribution of the estate.
(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply if:
(1) The act involved is receiving or receipting for property due the estate;
(2) All personal representatives cannot readily be consulted in the time reasonably available for emergency action;
(3) A personal representative has validly delegated to a copersonal representative the personal representative’s power to act; or
(4) The will or a statute provides otherwise.
(c) Persons dealing with a copersonal representative without knowledge that the copersonal representative is not the sole personal representative are as fully protected as if the person with whom they dealt had been the sole personal representative.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 6-203
What does Maryland Code § 6-203 cover?
Section 6-203 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 6-203?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 6-203" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 6-203 apply to my situation?
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