About Notice to Interested Persons
Notifies potential heirs and beneficiaries of the commencement of probate proceedings in a decedent's estate in accordance with Maryland law.
When you'd use it: This notice is sent by the Register of Wills to all persons who might inherit under intestacy or under a will when an estate is opened for probate.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice to Interested Persons 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 Interested Persons in Maryland
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice to Interested Persons (RW1110) when this notice is sent by the Register of Wills to all persons who might inherit under intestacy or under a will when an estate is opened for probate. 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 Interested Persons 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 Interested Persons 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).