# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 14.5. Maryland Trust Act

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

#### Section 14.5-409

(a) In addition to the methods of termination prescribed by Sec.Sec. 14.5-410 through 14.5-412 of this subtitle, a trust terminates to the extent:

  (1) The trust is revoked or expires in accordance with the terms of the trust; or

  (2) The purposes of the trust have become unlawful, contrary to public policy, or impossible to achieve.

(b) A proceeding to approve or disapprove a proposed modification or termination under Sec.Sec. 14.5-410 through 14.5-414 of this subtitle, or combination or division of a trust under Sec. 14.5-415 of this subtitle, may be commenced by a trustee or beneficiary.

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