§ 9–210
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 9-210 (2026)
Title 9. Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
Subtitle 2. Maryland Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
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(a)
A disclaimer is barred by a written waiver of the right to disclaim.
(b)
A disclaimer of an interest in property is barred if any of the following occurs before the disclaimer becomes effective:
(1)
The disclaimant accepts the interest sought to be disclaimed;
(2)
The disclaimant voluntarily assigns, conveys, encumbers, pledges, or transfers the interest sought to be disclaimed or contracts to do so; or
(3)
A judicial sale of the interest sought to be disclaimed occurs.
(c)
A disclaimer in whole or in part of the future exercise of a power held in a fiduciary capacity is not barred by its previous exercise.
(d)
A disclaimer in whole or in part of the future exercise of power not held in a fiduciary capacity is not barred by its previous exercise unless the power is exercisable in favor of the disclaimant.
(e)
A disclaimer is barred or limited if so provided by law other than this subtitle.
(f)
(1)
A disclaimer of a power over property that is barred by this section is ineffective.
(2)
A disclaimer of an interest in property that is barred by this section takes effect as a transfer of the interest disclaimed to the persons who would have taken the interest under this subtitle had the disclaimer not been barred.