Hypo-Probate Assignment Revision
Probate Assignment
Instructions:
1) Draft a Petition for probate of a will, petition to prove a will, or Petition for administration
(when no will exists). You will need to research which petition is appropriate for our scenario
and prepare the petition to file with the appropriate court in Maryland.
2) Draft a Notice of Hearing (Notice to Creditors).
3) SECOND AMENDED PETITION FOR SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION: Arrange for the publication of
the Notice with the proper local newspaper. Provide the name of paper, process to publish
notice, cost, and any other relevant information. *** The writer didn’t do questions 2 and 3***
Fact Scenario:
Mary Lee died on March 1, 2020 in Rockville, Maryland. Mary did NOT have a will. She is survived by
her son, Matt Lee (age 50), and daughter, Sara Lee (age 52). The assets and debts/creditors of the
estate are listed below.
The following is a list of Mary Lee’s assets:
Assets Estimated Value
Bank of America $18,453.26
Teachers Credit Union $4,112.12
Safety Deposit Box $1,500.00
Prudential Life Insurance Co. $50,000.00
Whole Life Policy
Debts/Creditors Estimated Value
Pumphrey Funeral Homes $11,550.50
Grading Rubric:
Grammar 10 points
Format 20 points
Petition 100 points
Notice to Creditors 50 points
Publication of Notice 20 points
TOTAL 200 points
