Section 8-102 - Effect of statute of limitations.
§ 8-102. Effect of statute of limitations.
(a) General.- Unless a contrary intent is expressly indicated in the will, a claim which was barred by a statute of limitations at the time of the death of the decedent may not be allowed or paid.
(b) Effect of death.- Subject to § 8-103 (a) of this subtitle, a period of limitations which would terminate, except for the death of the decedent, during the period from the death of the decedent until 6 months after the date of the decedent's death, is automatically extended until 6 months after the date of the decedent's death.
[An. Code 1957, art. 93, § 8-102; 1974, ch. 11, § 2; 1989, ch. 496, § 1; 1992, ch. 226.]