About Petition to Distribute Subsequently Discovered Check
A Maryland petition asking the court to authorize an interested person to deposit a newly found check payable to a decedent or estate and distribute the funds, with a proposed court order attached.
When you'd use it: Used when a check payable to the decedent or the estate is discovered after the personal representative's appointment has ended, according to the form's text.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition to Distribute Subsequently Discovered Check 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: November 5, 2026
How to file Petition to Distribute Subsequently Discovered Check in Maryland
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition to Distribute Subsequently Discovered Check (RW1243) when used when a check payable to the decedent or the estate is discovered after the personal representative's appointment has ended, according to the form's text. 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 to Distribute Subsequently Discovered Check 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 to Distribute Subsequently Discovered Check 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).