Md. Rule 6-105 (2026)

The definitions contained in Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 1-101 apply in this Title. The following definitions also apply:

(a) Certified Mail. “Certified mail” means mail deposited with the United States Postal Service with postage prepaid and return receipt requested.

Cross reference: Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 1-103 (a).

(b) Clerk. “Clerk” when used in any rule incorporated by reference into this Title means the register of wills.

(c) Code. “Code” means the Annotated Code of Public General Laws of Maryland as from time to time amended.

(d) Person. “Person” includes any individual, partnership, joint stock company, unincorporated association or society, municipal or other corporation, the State, its agencies or political subdivisions, any court, or any other governmental entity.

(e) Petition. “Petition” means an application to the court for an order and includes a motion permitted to be filed pursuant to Title 6 of these Rules.

Credits

[Adopted June 28, 1990, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Amended Nov. 12, 2003, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.]