Maryland § 9-107
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-107, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-107.
(a) (1) When two or more heirs or legatees are entitled to distribution of undivided interests in property of the estate, the personal representative or one or more of the heirs or legatees may petition the court before the formal or informal closing of the estate, to make partition.
(2) After notice to the interested heirs or legatees and subject to the requirements of Title 14, Subtitle 7 of the Real Property Article, the court shall partition the property in the same manner as provided by law for civil actions of partition.
(b) The court may direct the personal representative to sell property which cannot be partitioned without prejudice to the owners and cannot conveniently be allotted to one party.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-107
What does Maryland Code § 9-107 cover?
Section 9-107 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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