Bill > HB928

This bill modifies Maryland's estate law regarding will execution for married couples and registered domestic partners by introducing new restrictions on who can witness and sign wills. Specifically, the bill prohibits a testator (the person making the will) who is married or in a registered domestic partnership from signing their will in the physical or electronic presence of their spouse or partner. Additionally, the bill prevents a witness who has signed one spouse's or partner's will from also witnessing and signing the other spouse's or partner's will. These provisions are designed to prevent potential conflicts of interest or undue influence in will preparation. The bill will apply only to wills executed on or after October 1, 2025, and will not retroactively affect wills created before that date. The underlying goal appears to be ensuring the independence and integrity of will creation for married couples and registered domestic partners by reducing the possibility of one partner inappropriately influencing the other's will.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0928?ys=2025RS