§ 10–801
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-801 (2026)
Title 10. Evidence
Subtitle 8. Simultaneous Death
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Co–owner with right of survivorship” includes:
(1)
A joint tenant;
(2)
A tenant by the entirety; and
(3)
A co–owner of property or an account that entitles remaining co–owners to the whole of the property or account on the death of another.
(c)
(1)
“Governing instrument” means a dispositive, appointive, or nominative instrument of any type.
(2)
“Governing instrument” includes:
(i)
An account with a payable–on–death designation;
(ii)
A deed;
(iii)
An insurance or annuity policy;
(iv)
A power of attorney;
(v)
A pension, or a profit–sharing, retirement, or similar benefit plan;
(vi)
A trust;
(vii)
A will; and
(viii)
An instrument creating or exercising a power of appointment.
(d)
(1)
“Payor” means a person who is authorized or obligated by law or other governing instrument to make payments.
(2)
“Payor” includes:
(i)
A trustee;
(ii)
An insurer;
(iii)
A business entity;
(iv)
An employer; and
(v)
A government or a government agency, subdivision, or instrumentality.