2013 Maryland Code
FAMILY LAW
§ 5-3B-25 - Effects of order for adoption
(a) Distribution by will. -- This subsection does not limit the right of an individual to provide for distribution of property by will.
(b) Parent-child relationship. -- Except as provided in § 2-123 of the Real Property Article, after a court enters an order for adoption under this subtitle:
(1) the adoptee:
(i) is the offspring of the adoptive parent for all intents and purposes; and
(ii) is entitled to all of the rights and privileges of and is subject to all of the obligations of offspring born to the adoptive parent;
(2) each of the adoptee's living parents is:
(i) relieved of all parental duties and obligations to the adoptee; and
(ii) divested of all parental rights as to the adoptee; and
(3) the Estates and Trusts Article shall govern all of the rights of inheritance between the adoptee and parental relatives.
(c) Adoption of adult. -- Adoption of an adult has the same legal effect as adoption of a minor.
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