(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 8-101 - Claim Not Paid in Normal Course of Administration
Section 8-102 - Effect of Statute of Limitations
Section 8-103 - Limitation on Presentation of Claim
Section 8-104 - Manner of Presentation of Claim; Form
Section 8-105 - Order of Payment
Section 8-106 - Funeral Expenses
Section 8-107 - Allowance of Claim
Section 8-108 - Payment of Claim
Section 8-109 - Liability of Personal Representative
Section 8-110 - Claim Not Yet Due
Section 8-112 - Contingent Claim
Section 8-114 - Execution and Levy Prohibited
Section 8-115 - Exemption of Proceeds of Life Insurance and Other Benefits