Bill > HB1518

This bill, known as "Granny's Law," authorizes a personal representative to petition the Orphans' Court to interpret a decedent's will in accordance with the decedent's intent as demonstrated by certain extrinsic evidence. It establishes a rebuttable presumption as to the decedent's intent, allowing the personal representative to require a legatee (recipient of a legacy or gift) to demonstrate how the legacy was used. If the legatee fails to show the legacy was used as intended, the personal representative can petition the court to order the legatee to return the legacy or pay its value to the estate. The bill also states that it is the policy of Maryland to oppose and alleviate disparities in health outcomes among racial groups, and to encourage gifts and bequests consistent with this policy to address such disparities.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1518?ys=2024RS