Maryland Code, Estates and Trusts § 3-405

(1) Is personal to the surviving spouse;

(2) Is not transferable; and

(3) Cannot be exercised after the surviving spouse's death.

(1) An order of the court having jurisdiction of the person or property of the minor or incapacitated person;

(2) A guardian of the property of the surviving spouse who has been specifically authorized to make the election by order of the court having supervision of the guardianship; or

(3) An agent designated by the surviving spouse under a power of attorney that specifically authorizes the agent to make the election.

(c)(1) Before a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse or an agent designated by the surviving spouse under a power of attorney may exercise a right of election under subsection (b) of this section, the guardian of the property or the agent shall deliver notice of the election to:

(2) An exercise of a right of election under subsection (b) of this section is valid unless: