Estates - Execution of a Will - Witness Requirements
Sponsor: Jon S. Cardin (District 11B)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Estates and TrustsStatus: Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting the personal representative of an estate or an interested party from attesting and signing as a credible witness during the execution of a will.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Bankers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Cardin, Delegate Cardinlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Horn, Matthew Mark | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Howe, Deb | Franke Beckett LLC | Oral |
| UNF | Kahl, Sarah | Individual | Written (PDF) |