About Waiver of Notice
Allows an interested person in an estate to waive notice of specified probate proceedings and administrative actions.
When you'd use it: When an heir, beneficiary, or interested party wishes to opt out of receiving notice regarding one or more estate matters such as probate proceedings, account filings, or removals of personal representatives.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver of Notice 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 Waiver of Notice in Maryland
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver of Notice (RW1101) when when an heir, beneficiary, or interested party wishes to opt out of receiving notice regarding one or more estate matters such as probate proceedings, account filings, or removals of personal representatives. 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 Waiver of Notice 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 Waiver of Notice 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).