Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 8-102
This is the official text of Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 8-102, part of Maryland’s Code, Estates and Trusts — governs wills, trusts, and probate.
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§8–102.
Official statutory text
(a) Unless a contrary intent is expressly indicated in the will, a claim which was barred by a statute of limitations at the time of the death of the decedent may not be allowed or paid.
(b) Subject to § 8-103(a) of this subtitle, a period of limitations which would terminate, except for the death of the decedent, during the period from the death of the decedent until 6 months after the date of the decedent’s death, is automatically extended until 6 months after the date of the decedent’s death.
(b) Subject to § 8-103(a) of this subtitle, a period of limitations which would terminate, except for the death of the decedent, during the period from the death of the decedent until 6 months after the date of the decedent’s death, is automatically extended until 6 months after the date of the decedent’s death.
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