About Consent to Probate of Copy of Executed Last Will and Testament
Obtain written consent from all heirs at law and legatees to probate a copy of a decedent's executed will when the original cannot be located.
When you'd use it: When probating a will where the original executed document has been lost or cannot be found after a thorough search, and consent from all heirs and legatees is needed.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Consent to Probate of Copy of Executed Last Will and Testament is published as a PDF by the Maryland courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: registers.maryland.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Consent to Probate of Copy of Executed Last Will and Testament in Maryland
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Consent to Probate of Copy of Executed Last Will and Testament (RW1429) when when probating a will where the original executed document has been lost or cannot be found after a thorough search, and consent from all heirs and legatees is needed. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Maryland probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Consent to Probate of Copy of Executed Last Will and Testament carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Consent to Probate of Copy of Executed Last Will and Testament to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Maryland county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).