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Maryland Estates and Trusts Section 6-105
§ 6-105.
  (a)   The duties and powers of a personal representative commence upon the issuance of his letters, but when done in good faith, his acts occurring prior to appointment have the same effect as those occurring after.
  (b)   A personal representative may ratify and accept acts done on behalf of the estate by others if the acts would have been proper for a personal representative.
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