Maryland § 3-409
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-409, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-409.
(a) On receipt of a written request by the surviving spouse, all information necessary to calculate the elective share under this subtitle shall be delivered to the surviving spouse by, as applicable:
(1) The personal representative of the decedent;
(2) The trustee of any revocable trust of the decedent; or
(3) The person responsible for filing the estate tax return.
(b) (1) The filing of an election to take the elective share under § 3–407 of this subtitle is deemed to give adequate notice of the election to, as applicable:
(i) The personal representative of the decedent;
(ii) The trustee of any revocable trust of the decedent; or
(iii) The person responsible for filing the estate tax return.
(2) The person receiving notice of an election to take the elective share under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall promptly deliver notice of the election to each person from whom any portion of the elective share may be payable.
(c) Within 60 days after the date a trustee of a revocable trust of the decedent acquires knowledge of the decedent’s death, the trustee shall notify the surviving spouse of the existence of the trust, of the identity of the trustees, and of the surviving spouse’s right to request a copy of the trust instrument.
(d) On receipt of a written request by the personal representative of the decedent, the trustee of any revocable trust of the decedent, or the person responsible for filing the estate tax return, the surviving spouse shall deliver to the person making the request all information relevant to the calculation of the elective share under this subtitle that is in the possession of the surviving spouse and not otherwise available to the person making the request.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-409
What does Maryland Code § 3-409 cover?
Section 3-409 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 § 3-409?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 3-409 apply to my situation?
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