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§ 1-301. Property of decedent subject to estates law

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2009

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 1. Estates of Decedents--General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Property Subject to Article (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2009
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 1-301
§ 1-301. Property of decedent subject to estates law
Currentness
In general
(a) All property of a decedent shall be subject to the estates of decedents law, and upon the person's death shall pass directly to the personal representative, who shall hold the legal title for administration and distribution, without any distinction, preference, or priority as between real and personal property.
Title to personal property under $50,000 in value
(b) The court may determine questions of title to personal property not exceeding $50,000 in value for the purpose of determining what personal property is properly includable in an estate that is the subject of a proceeding before the court.

Credits

Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1994, c. 706, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 2009, c. 514, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, c. 515, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
Formerly Art. 93, § 1-301.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 1-301, MD EST & TRST § 1-301
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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