§ 8–702
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 8-702 (2026)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 7. Crimes Against Estates
§ 8–702LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unless the maker of a will gives instruction to the person keeping the will for safe custody, a person who receives a will for safe custody may not:
(1)
destroy the will; or
(2)
after the person learns of the death of the maker, willfully hide the will for a period of 6 months.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 18 months and not exceeding 15 years.
(c)
A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.