About Petition for Admission of Copy of Executed Last Will and Testament
This petition requests the court to admit a copy of an executed last will and testament for administrative probate when the original will cannot be located.
When you'd use it: File this form when the original executed will is lost, destroyed, or otherwise unavailable, but a copy exists and all heirs and legatees have consented to its admission.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition for Admission 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 Petition for Admission of Copy of Executed Last Will and Testament in Maryland
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition for Admission of Copy of Executed Last Will and Testament (RW1430) when file this form when the original executed will is lost, destroyed, or otherwise unavailable, but a copy exists and all heirs and legatees have consented to its admission. 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 Petition for Admission 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 Petition for Admission 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).