§ 4-410. "Die without issue" and similar phrases

MD Est & Trusts Code § 4-410 (2019) (N/A)
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Unless a contrary intent is expressly indicated in the will, in a legacy the following words mean a lack or a failure of issue in the lifetime, or at the time of the death of the person, and not an indefinite failure of the person’s issue:

(1)    “Die without issue”;

(2)    “Die without leaving issue”; or

(3)    Other words which may imply either a lack or a failure of issue of a person in the person’s lifetime, or at the time of the person’s death, or an indefinite failure of the person’s issue.