Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 10-102
This is the official text of Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 10-102, part of Maryland’s Code, Estates and Trusts — governs wills, trusts, and probate.
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§10–102.
Official statutory text
(a) After an estate has been closed, a claim not barred may be prosecuted against one or more of the persons to whom property has been distributed.
(b) An heir or legatee shall not be liable to claimants for amounts in excess of the value of the heir’s or legatee’s distribution, valued at the time of distribution or the time of filing suit, whichever is lower.
(c) (1) An heir or legatee has a right of contribution against other heirs and legatees.
(2) Between the heirs and legatees under paragraph (1) of this subsection, each shall bear the cost of satisfaction of unbarred claims as if the claim had been satisfied before distribution.
(b) An heir or legatee shall not be liable to claimants for amounts in excess of the value of the heir’s or legatee’s distribution, valued at the time of distribution or the time of filing suit, whichever is lower.
(c) (1) An heir or legatee has a right of contribution against other heirs and legatees.
(2) Between the heirs and legatees under paragraph (1) of this subsection, each shall bear the cost of satisfaction of unbarred claims as if the claim had been satisfied before distribution.
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