# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 4. Spouses

### Subtitle 2. Spouses' and Third Persons' Rights

#### Section 4-202

A surviving spouse who brings a personal action to recover in right of the deceased spouse shall allege:

(1) specifically how the debt or right accrued to the deceased spouse; and

(2) stating further that, by marriage, the debt or right devolved on the surviving spouse.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)