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2017 Maryland Code
Family Law
Title 4 - Spouses
Subtitle 2 - Spouses' and Third Persons' Rights
§ 4-203. Right of married woman to hold, use, and dispose of property
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MD Fam L Code § 4-203 (2017)
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- (a) In general. -- A married woman, as if she were unmarried:
- (1) holds her property for her separate use; and
- (2) may dispose of her property independently.
- (b) Appointment of trustee. --
- (1) A married woman may appoint by deed or may petition an equity court to appoint a trustee to hold, use, or dispose of the property on behalf of the married woman.
- (2) The court shall state in the appointment the powers of the trustee.
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