In the absence of express language to the contrary, the rules of construction contained in this subtitle shall be applied in construing all provisions of the estates of decedents law and the terms of a will.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 1 - Estates of Decedents -- General Provisions
Subtitle 2 - Determining Relationship
Section 1-201.1 - Application of Rules of Construction
Section 1-202 - Surviving Spouse
Section 1-203 - Degree of Relationship -- Civil Law
Section 1-204 - Degree of Relationship -- Relative of Half Blood
Section 1-206 - Legitimate Child
Section 1-208 - Illegitimate Child
Section 1-208.1 - Effect of Presumed Parentage; Rebutting Presumption