Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 2-215
This is the official text of Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 2-215, part of Maryland’s Code, Estates and Trusts — governs wills, trusts, and probate.
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§2–215.
Official statutory text
(a) In this section, “electronic”, “sign”, and “will” have the meanings stated in § 4–101 of this article.
(b) (1) A register shall accept any document, except an original will, that is filed:
(i) Electronically through a system established by the register; and
(ii) In accordance with the Maryland Rules.
(2) Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit the filing of a document in paper form with a register.
(c) A register may not refuse to accept any document based on the manner in which it was signed.
(b) (1) A register shall accept any document, except an original will, that is filed:
(i) Electronically through a system established by the register; and
(ii) In accordance with the Maryland Rules.
(2) Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit the filing of a document in paper form with a register.
(c) A register may not refuse to accept any document based on the manner in which it was signed.
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