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Section 6-401 – Appointment; Qualifications

    (a)    On the filing of a petition by an interested party, a creditor, or the register, or on the motion of the court, a special administrator may be appointed by the court:         (1)    If it is necessary to protect property before the appointment and qualification of a personal representative; or         (2)    On the termination of appointment of a […]

Section 6-402 – Bond

    The requirements for the filing of a bond, and all of the other provisions of § 6–102 of this title relating to the bond of a personal representative shall apply equally to a special administrator.

Section 6-403 – Powers and Duties

    (a)    A special administrator shall collect, manage, and preserve property and account to the personal representative on the personal representative’s appointment.     (b)    A special administrator:         (1)    Shall assume all duties unperformed by a personal representative imposed under Title 7, Subtitles 2, 3, and 5 of this article; and         (2)    Has all powers necessary to collect, manage, and preserve property. […]

Section 6-404 – Termination of Appointment

    (a)    The appointment of a special administrator terminates:         (1)    On the appointment of a personal representative; or         (2)    In the manner prescribed in Subtitle 3 of this title.     (b)    The powers of a special administrator may be suspended or terminated in the same manner as prescribed in Subtitle 3 of this title for the suspension and termination of the […]