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This bill establishes a Task Force to Study Fiduciary Adjudication in Maryland, comprising 10 members from various legal and governmental backgrounds, including state legislators, judges, bar association representatives, and a budget expert. The Task Force is charged with comprehensively examining the state's fiduciary legal system, focusing on the qualifications and selection of judges handling probate and fiduciary matters, analyzing the jurisdictions and efficiency of orphans' courts and circuit courts, comparing Maryland's practices with other states, and seeking public input. Members will not be compensated but will receive travel expense reimbursements, and the Administrative Office of the Courts will provide staff support. The Task Force is required to investigate the effectiveness and uniformity of fiduciary adjudication, including analyzing different judicial qualifications and litigation procedures. By January 1, 2026, the Task Force must submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and automatically expire on June 30, 2026, providing a structured one-year effort to study and potentially improve Maryland's fiduciary legal processes.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0022?ys=2025RS