Maryland Code, ESTATES AND TRUSTS 8-102
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, ESTATES AND TRUSTS 8-102
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
(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.