# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 4. Wills

### Subtitle 4. Rules Relating to Legacies

#### Section 4-407

Subject to the terms of the instrument creating the power, a residuary clause in a will exercises a power of appointment held by the testator only if:

(1) An intent to exercise the power is expressly indicated in the will; or

(2) The instrument creating the power of appointment fails to provide for disposition of the subject matter of the power upon its nonexercise.

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