Annapolis is in Anne Arundel County.

Probate in Anne Arundel County

Probate Court Record

Anne Arundel County Register of Wills

Anne Arundel County

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (walk-ins until 3:30 PM)

Office

2011-E Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401

Filing in person

Walk-ins accepted

Self-represented filing

Allowed

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Settling a trust in Maryland happens outside court: the trustee acts under the state's Uniform Trust CodeMd. Code Est. & Trusts § 14.5-101 et seq.Verified Oct 17, 2026View source, notifies the beneficiaries within 90 daysET §§ 14.5-813, 14.5-904; CJP § 5-101Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, then pays the debts and distributes under the trust's terms.

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Settling an estate in Maryland: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 90 daysET §§ 7-201, 7-202, 7-203Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 6 monthsMd. Code, Est. & Trusts §§ 7-103, 7-103.1, 8-103, 8-104, 8-105, 8-107Verified Oct 18, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 6 months to 9 months.

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