CAUTION: READ FULL TEXT OF SECTION FOR SPECIAL NOTE
** SPECIAL NOTE: EFFECTIVE - JANUARY 1, 2006 - CHAPTER 464 -
2005 **
(a) In this section, "instrument" means a deed, grant, or other written
instrument other than a will as defined in § 4-414 of the Estates and
Trusts Article.
(b) This section does not limit the right of an individual to provide for
distribution of property by will.
(c) (1) Unless an instrument executed on or after June 1, 1947, clearly
indicates otherwise, "child", "descendant", "heir",
"issue", or any equivalent term in the instrument includes an
adoptee whether the instrument was executed before or after a court
entered an order for adoption.
(2) Unless an instrument executed on or before May 31, 1947, clearly
indicates otherwise, "child", "descendant", "heir",
"issue", or any equivalent term in the instrument includes an
adoptee if, on or after January 1, 1945, a court entered an
interlocutory order for adoption or, if none, a final order for
adoption.
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