Petition for Administration of a Will of No Estate {RW 1135}

RW1135 - PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATION WILL OF NO ESTATE. This form is used when a person has died and left a will, but there are no assets requiring probate administration. This form is submitted to the Orphans’ Court or Register of Wills in Maryland to officially file the decedent’s will without initiating the full probate process. Filing under this option is appropriate when the decedent owned no property in their name alone, had no probate assets, or all assets passed directly to beneficiaries outside of the will (for example, through joint ownership, beneficiary designations, or trusts). The petitioner affirms that they have diligently searched for the will and confirms its authenticity and how it came into their possession. Although no estate administration is required, the filing ensures the will becomes part of the official court record, which may be necessary for legal or family purposes. The petitioner also declares their legal qualifications and good character to act as personal representative, should any future proceedings arise, and requests the court to accept the will for recordkeeping without opening an estate. www.FormsWorkflow.com