Kaouris v. Kaouris

ROBERT M. BELL, Judge.

The Court of Special Appeals has certified three questions to us, pursuant to Maryland Rule 8-304: 1

1. Whether an Orphans’ Court has jurisdiction to determine the validity of a marital settlement agreement, the interpretation of which is necessary for the Court to decide whether the surviving spouse has waived her right to be appointed as Personal Representative, to receive a family allowance or an elective share of the estate;

2. Does an Orphans’ Court have jurisdiction to determine whether such a waiver has occurred, where in order to make that determination, the Court…