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SB 190 — Maryland

Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law)

Authorizing, under certain circumstances, a personal representative to petition the orphans' court to interpret a decedent's will in accordance with the decedent's intent as demonstrated by certain extrinsic evidence; authorizing the personal representative to require a certain legatee to demonstrate the use of a legacy under the decedent's will; requiring the court to interpret a will in a certain manner if certain language is included in the will; etc.

Latest action: First Reading Judicial Proceedings · Jan 14, 2026

In committeeBeneficiariesCaregiversCivil Rights and Social EquityDebt ManagementDisparityEstates and TrustsEthicsEvidenceFraudGiftsHealth Care FacilitiesNonprofit OrganizationsOrphans' CourtPersonal PropertyPersonal RepresentativesPower of AttorneyRacial MattersReal PropertySecuritiesTime

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judicial Proceedings (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. Pre-filed

    Oct 29, 2025 · Senate

  2. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Jan 14, 2026 · Senate

  3. Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.

    Jan 13, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Anthony Muse

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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