# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 14.5. Maryland Trust Act

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

#### Section 14.5-403

A trust not created by will is validly created if the creation of the trust complies with:

(1) The law of the jurisdiction in which the trust instrument was executed; or

(2) The law of the jurisdiction in which, at the time of creation:

  (i) The settlor was domiciled or was a national;

  (ii) A trustee of the trust was domiciled or had a place of business; or

  (iii) Any trust property was located.

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