Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Maryland

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A spouse cannot be written out of a will entirely and may be entitled to a forced 1/3 share but is not entitled to the whole house if the will does not provide for the surviving spouse to get more.

Note that some factors (such as a prenup) or if the will was created before someone married AND had children will affect this general answer. While I hope this general legal information helps, it does not take the place of getting personal legal advice and review specific to your particular situation.

While the wife is not guaranteed to receive the house, she is entitled to her "elective spousal share." Maryland does not allow one spouse to deprive the other of an inheritance. But it is a monetary value, and not necessarily an "in kind" inheritance.