Signed into LawFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Phillips
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 751
May 26, 2026
Summary
The act adds a Transfer‑on‑Death Deed (TODD) option to Maryland law so owners can transfer real estate to a designated beneficiary at death without going through probate. It sets out how to create, record, revoke, and tax the deed, and lets owners disavow the transfer under the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act. The provisions apply to deeds executed before the law takes effect for owners who die on or after October 1 2026.
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