About Notice to Creditors of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative
Notifies creditors of a decedent that a foreign personal representative has been appointed and establishes deadlines for filing claims against the estate.
When you'd use it: When a personal representative appointed in another state or country needs to notify creditors and establish claim-filing deadlines for an estate with Maryland real or leasehold property.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice to Creditors of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative 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 Notice to Creditors of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative in Maryland
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice to Creditors of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative (RW1134) when when a personal representative appointed in another state or country needs to notify creditors and establish claim-filing deadlines for an estate with Maryland real or leasehold property. 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 Notice to Creditors of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative 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 Notice to Creditors of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative 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).