Imbesi v. Carpenter Realty Corp.

RODOWSKY, Judge.

In this case we construe Maryland Code (1974, 1991 Repl. Vol.), § 8-103(a) of the Estates and Trusts Article (ET). At the time applicable to the instant matter, that statute in relevant part read:

“[A]ll claims against an estate of a decedent, whether due or to become due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliqui-dated, founded on contract, tort, or other legal basis, are forever barred against the estate, the personal representative, and the heirs and legatees, unless presented within the earlier of the following dates:

“(1) Nine months after the date of the decedent’s…