# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 1. Estates of Decedents -- General Provisions

### Subtitle 2. Determining Relationship

#### Section 1-207

(a)

  (1) An adopted child shall be treated as a natural child of the child's adopting parent or parents.

  (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, on adoption a child may not be considered a child of either natural parent.

  (3) On adoption by the spouse of a natural parent, the child shall still be considered the child of that natural parent.

(b) A child who has been adopted more than once shall be considered to be a child of the parent or parents who have adopted the child most recently and shall cease to be considered a child of the child's previous parents.

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Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)