{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-estates-and-trusts-4-406","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4–406","heading":"","body":"(a) Unless a contrary intent is expressly indicated in the will, a legacy of specific property shall pass subject to a security interest, lien, or renewal, extension, or refinancing of a security interest or lien on the property that existed at the time of execution of the will.\n(b) If a security interest or lien is created or attaches initially after the execution of the will, the legatee is entitled to exoneration.","path":["Article - Estates and Trusts"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=get\u0026section=4-406","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:07Z","sha256":"ac1acf36e2f47f0e57373ab203d9529fed8527505824242427fff70f32ea3708","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-estates-and-trusts-4-405","next":"us-md/md.-code-estates-and-trusts-4-407"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}