Md. Code, Family Law § 4-203
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 4-203, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§4–203.
Official statutory text
(a) 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) (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.
(1) holds her property for her separate use; and
(2) may dispose of her property independently.
(b) (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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