Notice Of Caveat {RW 1131}

RW 1131 - NOTICE OF CAVEAT. This form is used in Maryland probate proceedings to officially inform interested persons that a petition has been filed challenging the validity of a decedent’s will, codicil, or both. This legal challenge, known as a caveat, questions whether the document(s) should be accepted as the true and valid expression of the decedent’s wishes. The form includes the date of the will or codicil being contested, the name of the petitioner filing the caveat (along with their relationship to the decedent or other basis for interest in the estate), and the current probate status of the documents. It also indicates whether a personal representative has been appointed to defend the will or codicil. This notice serves to inform recipients that their rights in the estate may be affected by the proceeding, and it provides guidance on how to respond. Recipients are advised to review the estate file or contact the personal representative or estate attorney for further information. A response must be filed with the court or Register of Wills within 20 days of service of the notice, and copies must be sent to the petitioner or their attorney, as well as the personal representative or their attorney. www.FormsWorkflow.com