Maryland Real Property Transfer–on–Death (TOD) Act
Sponsor: Pamela Beidle (District 32)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Real PropertyStatus: Hearing 2/01 at 2:30 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the Maryland Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act to provide for the disclaimer of nonprobate transfers at death; providing for the creation, revocation, recordation, and effects of a transfer-on-death deed for real property; requiring the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop an informational sheet regarding transfer-on-death deeds; providing example forms for the creation and revocation of a transfer-on-death deed; etc.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 4UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Chance, Timothy | Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lathbury Girard, Meredith | Mid-Shore Pro Bono | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Allison | Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Beidle, Pamela | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Beidle, Senator Beidlelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Burke, Sharon | Clerks Office Anne Arundel County Circuit Court | Oral |
| UNF | Lindsey, Dawne | MD Judiciary | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Pipkin, Matthewlobbyist | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Thompson, Jeffrey | Maryland Land Title Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | O'Connell, William | MSBA Real Property Section Counsel | Written (PDF) |