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Real Property – Transfer–on–Death Deed – Establishment

February 6, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would establish a transfer-on-death deed for real property in Maryland, allowing property owners to pass real estate to beneficiaries without probate. It also retroactively validates deeds executed before the act's effective date for transferors who die on or after October 1, 2026, and alters disclaimer rules for nonprobate transfers.

Source: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0651?ys=2026RS

Common questions

What does "Real Property – Transfer–on–Death Deed – Establishment" cover?
If enacted, this bill would establish a transfer-on-death deed for real property in Maryland, allowing property owners to pass real estate to…
When was it published?
It was published on February 6, 2026.

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