John Smith was married to Margaret at the time of his death with one emancipated child. His
Question:
John Smith was married to Margaret at the time of his death with one emancipated child. His net worth at the time of death was $700,000.00. Margaret wants to know how much she and her son, John, might receive under John's Will.
Without considering or including any estate expenses, estate taxes, costs of burial, etc., research and prepare answers to the items below in a summary.
(1) Identify the Bluebook citation for the relevant Maryland statute.
(2) Determine what Margaret, John's surviving spouse, takes under intestate succession, according to the Maryland statute. Explain and support your conclusion with reference to the statute.
(3) Determine what John's surviving emancipated child takes under intestate succession, according to the Maryland statute. Explain and support your conclusion with reference to the statute.