PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

Ch. 596

3. All increases realized on a disposition, other than a
distribution to beneficiaries, of any probate asset; less

(ii) All decreases realized on a disposition, other than a distribution to
beneficiaries, of any probate asset.

(4) IF AN ESTATE PROCEEDS THROUGH MODIFIED ADMINISTRATION,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATE FEE UNDER PARAGRAPH
(2) OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE VALUE OF AN ESTATE IS THE GROSS VALUE OF THE
PROBATE ASSETS REPORTED ON THE FINAL REPORT UNDER MODIFIED
ADMINISTRATION.

[(4)](5) (i) Except as provided in [subparagraph] SUBPARAGRAPHS
(ii) AND (III) of this paragraph, the register shall assess and collect the probate fee when
the first administration account is filed.

(ii) If there are any additions to the value of a probate estate, as
reflected in any subsequent administration account, the register shall:

1.       Assess an additional fee in an amount equal to the excess of:

A.      The fee as determined under paragraph (2) of this subsection
based on the value of the probate estate as reflected in the currently filed administration
account; over

B.      The fee as determined under paragraph (2) of this subsection
based on the value of the probate estate as reflected in the most recent previously filed
administration account; and

2.       Collect the additional fee when the subsequent
administration account is filed.

(III) IF AN ESTATE PROCEEDS THROUGH MODIFIED
ADMINISTRATION, THE REGISTER SHALL ASSESS AND COLLECT THE PROBATE FEE
WHEN THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FILES THE FINAL REPORT UNDER
MODIFIED ADMINISTRATION.

(c)     For furnishing additional certificates of letters, with seal.........................$1.00

(d)     For affixing seal of office to a transcript or other paper, if expressly required
by law or a person...........................................................................................................$1.00

(e)     For affixing seal of office to a certificate, transcript, or other paper
exemplified under the act of Congress..........................................................................$2.00

(f)     For passing and entering every claim or voucher against an estate of a
deceased person, and endorsing certificate on each claim or voucher when passed by the
court or register, for each...............................................................................................$1.00

(g)     For entering papers in caveat or other controversial matter, for. each
side...................................................................................................................................$5.00

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