# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 14.5. Maryland Trust Act

### Subtitle 4. Creation, Validity, Modification, and Termination of Trust

#### Section 14.5-401

A trust may be created by:

(1) Transfer of property to another person as trustee during the lifetime of the settlor or by will or other disposition taking effect on the death of the settlor;

(2) Declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee; or

(3) Exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.

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Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)