What is Modified Probate?

Available in Maryland, Modified Administration (and/or Modified Probate) is an abbreviated probate proceeding that eliminates the need for an Inventory or Accountings, substituting instead a Final Report that deals with the same basic information. Modified Probate is only available for estates where the heirs and the Personal Representative(s) include only a spouse, sibling(s) and/or children. In addition, Modified Administration can only occur if everyone consents.