How Long Do Creditors Have to Bill an Estate in Maryland?

In Maryland, the creditors have six (6) months to file a claim. The bill must be sent to the Personal Representative and filed with the Register of Wills. If you are a Personal Representative of an estate and waiting for a bill from the hospital or other creditor, it might be a good idea to check the estate’s docket to make sure no claim has been filed. There may be exceptions to this, but if the creditor misses the 6-month deadline, they may no longer be able to recover from the estate. To discuss the potential exceptions and to protect yourself from missing any creditors, you should seek the advice of an estate administration attorney.

For a free, confidential conversation to discuss this and other estate administration matters, including probate administration legal services and estate planning, contact Maryland probate administration lawyer Stephen J. Reichert at  410-299-4959, sreichert@reichertlegal.com or by clicking here.

Mr. Reichert can administer probate on behalf of the estate or he can be of assistance to the Personal Representative, as assistance is needed. For example, he can be available to give the correct legal answer and review or prepare probate filings before they are submitted to the Register of Wills. Mr. Reichert personally serves clients throughout the entire state of Maryland and looks forward to assisting you with your Maryland probate needs.

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