2010 Maryland Code
ESTATES AND TRUSTS
TITLE 8 - CLAIMS OF CREDITORS
Subtitle 1 - General
Section 8-102 - Effect of statute of limitations.

§ 8-102. Effect of statute of limitations.
 

(a)  General.- 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)  Effect of death.- 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. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 93, § 8-102; 1974, ch. 11, § 2; 1989, ch. 496, § 1; 1992, ch. 226.] 
 

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