Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Maryland Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-604

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) The signatures required under § 4-603 of this subtitle shall be placed at the end of the will.

(2) If the will consists of more than one sheet, each sheet shall be numbered.

(3) If a will consists of more than one sheet, each sheet shall be signed by:

(i) The testator; or

(ii) 1. If the testator is unable to sign the testator's name, a person signing at the direction of the testator; or

2. If there is no person signing at the direction of the testator, the authorized person.

(b) The date of the will shall be:

(1) The date of the authorized person's signature on the will; and

(2) Noted at the end of the will by the authorized person.

(c)(1) The authorized person shall ask the testator whether the testator wishes to make a declaration concerning the safekeeping of the testator's will.

(2) If the testator responds by an express request for the safekeeping of the will, the place where the testator intends to have the will kept shall be included in the certificate described under § 4-605 of this subtitle.

(d) A will executed in compliance with § 4-603 of this subtitle is not invalid solely because the will does not comply with this section.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-604 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/estates-and-trusts/md-code-est-and-trst-sect-4-604/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard