Estates - Maryland Uniform Simultaneous Death Act

Summary

The bill updates Maryland’s Uniform Simultaneous Death Act to match the model law, declaring that if a person does not survive another by at least 120 hours they are considered to have died first for property distribution. It adds rules for how joint‑tenant, beneficiary, and insurance proceeds are divided when death timing is unclear, and outlines evidence standards and liability for disputed assets. The change would affect heirs, joint owners, insurers and anyone handling estate transfers.

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