Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
ESTATES AND TRUSTS |
TITLE 3. INTESTATE SUCCESSION AND STATUTORY SHARES |
SUBTITLE 2. FAMILY ALLOWANCE AND STATUTORY SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE |
§ 3-204. Right of election personal to surviving spouse
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The right of election of the surviving spouse is personal to him. It is not transferable and cannot be exercised subsequent to his death. If the surviving spouse is under 18 years of age or under disability, the election may be exercised by order of the court having jurisdiction of the person or property of the spouse or person under disability.