Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 16-109
This is the official text of Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 16-109, part of Maryland’s Code, Estates and Trusts — governs wills, trusts, and probate.
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§16–109.
Official statutory text
(a) A transfer-on-death resulting from a registration in beneficiary form is effective by reason of the contract regarding the registration between the owner and the registering entity and this title and is not testamentary.
(b) This title does not limit the rights of creditors of security owners against beneficiaries and other transferees under other laws of this State.
(b) This title does not limit the rights of creditors of security owners against beneficiaries and other transferees under other laws of this State.
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