MD SB22

Establishes a 12-member Task Force to Study Fiduciary Adjudication in Maryland, including state legislators, orphans' court and circuit court judges, attorneys, registers of wills, and a budgeting expert appointed by the Governor

Task Force will examine efficiency, uniformity, and quality of probate and fiduciary adjudication across Maryland's orphans' courts and circuit courts, including judge qualifications, training, and selection methods

Requires analysis of how different jurisdictions handle contested and uncontested fiduciary matters, including trusts and adult guardianships, and comparison with other states' practices

Task Force must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 2026

Takes effect July 1, 2025 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2026; members serve without compensation but receive travel expense reimbursement