A person who is related to the decedent through two lines of relationship is entitled to only a single share based on the relationship which would entitle the person to the larger share.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 3 - Intestate Succession and Statutory Shares
Subtitle 1 - Intestate Succession
Section 3-101 - Order of Distribution of Net Intestate Estate
Section 3-102 - Share of Surviving Spouse
Section 3-103 - Division Among Surviving Issue
Section 3-104 - Distribution When There Is No Surviving Issue
Section 3-107 - After-Born Child
Section 3-108 - Inheritance From Illegitimate Person
Section 3-109 - Person Related to Decedent Through Two Lines
Section 3-110 - Certain Heirs Not Surviving Decedent for 30 Days
Section 3-111 - Prohibition of Distribution Upon Commitment of Certain Crimes or Acts
Section 3-112 - Abandonment or Failure to Support Minor Child