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Maryland Estates and Trusts Section 5-705
§ 5-705.
  An election for modified administration shall include:
    (1)   A statement that the estate qualifies for modified administration;
    (2)   A brief description of the property subject to administration; and
    (3)   An acknowledgment that:
      (i)   A verified final report under modified administration shall be filed no later than 10 months from the date of appointment; and
      (ii)   Distribution of the estate shall occur no later than 12 months from the date of appointment.