1. (a) 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.
2. (b) 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.

Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1989, c. 496, § 1; Acts 1992, c. 226.

Formerly Art. 93, § 8-102.