Maryland § 3-301
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-301.
(a) A will may not be revoked by the subsequent birth, adoption, or legitimation of a child by the testator except under the circumstances referred to in § 4–105(3) of this article.
(b) A child described in subsection (a) of this section or issue, if any, of such child who does not survive the testator, is entitled to a share in the estate to be determined and paid in accordance with §§ 3–302 and 3–303 of this subtitle, if:
(1) The will contains a legacy for a child of the testator but makes no provision for a person who becomes a child of the testator subsequent to the execution of the will;
(2) The child was born, adopted, or legitimated after the execution of the will;
(3) The child, or the child’s issue, survive the testator; and
(4) The will does not expressly state that the child, or the child’s issue, should be omitted.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-301
What does Maryland Code § 3-301 cover?
Section 3-301 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 3-301?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-301" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 3-301 apply to my situation?
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