Maryland § 1-209
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-209, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-209.
(a) In construing all provisions of the estates of decedents law and, unless a contrary intention is indicated, in construing the terms of a will, issue means every living lineal descendant except a lineal descendant of a living lineal descendant.
(b) A person who is treated as a child of a person pursuant to §§ 1–205 through 1–208 of this subtitle shall be considered for all purposes as:
(1) A lineal descendant of the person; and
(2) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a lineal descendant of all persons of whom the person is a lineal descendant.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-209
What does Maryland Code § 1-209 cover?
Section 1-209 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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