Grimberg v. Marth

KARWACKI, Judge.

In this case, we issued a writ of certiorari to determine whether an appraiser’s claim arising from a contract with a personal representative of a decedent’s estate is barred under the limitations provision found in Maryland Code (1974, 1991 Repl.Vol.), § 8-103(c) of the Estates and Trusts Article.1

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Madeline C. Carroll died on January 27, 1991. Her son, Charles T. Carroll, Jr. and daughter, Madeline P. Grimberg (“Grimberg”) were appointed as personal representatives of her estate. In February, 1991, the estate contracted with Susan Marth (“Marth”), who specializes in the…