Dying Without A Will
Est. & Trusts § 3-102 — all to the spouse or partner, one-half with a minor child, and $100,000 plus half otherwise
| Who else survives | The spouse or registered domestic partner takes |
|---|---|
| Who else survivesNo minor child, and no issue who are not the spouse's | The spouse or registered domestic partner takesThe entire intestate estate |
| Who else survivesA minor child | The spouse or registered domestic partner takesOne-half |
| Who else survivesNo minor child, but issue who are not the spouse's | The spouse or registered domestic partner takesThe first $100,000 plus one-half of the residue |
The rest of the net estate, or all of it if there is no spouse or partner, is divided equally among the surviving issue, by representation.
Sources for this section (2)
- Md. Code, Est. & Trusts § 3-102 — Surviving spouse's share
- Md. Code, Est. & Trusts § 3-103 — Distribution of net estate if no surviving spouse
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