# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 4. Spouses

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

#### Section 4-203

(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.

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