(a) In the absence of express language to the contrary, the rules contained in §§ 1–202, 1–203, 1–204, 1–205, 1–206, 1–207, 1–208, 1–209, and 1–210.1 of this article shall be applied in construing the terms of an inter vivos trust.
(b) Whenever a provision in §§ 1–202, 1–203, 1–204, 1–205, 1–206, 1–207, 1–208, 1–209, and 1–210.1 of this article refers to a “will”, “estate”, or a similar term relevant primarily to wills and estates or a taker under a will or an estate, the term shall be modified to mean “trust instrument”, “trust”, or a similar term to reflect the application of the principles of those provisions to an inter vivos trust.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 14.5 - Maryland Trust Act
Section 14.5-101 - Short Title
Section 14.5-102 - Application of Title
Section 14.5-103 - Definitions
Section 14.5-104 - Person With Knowledge of Facts
Section 14.5-105 - Terms of Trust Prevail -- Exceptions
Section 14.5-106 - Common Law of Trusts and Principles of Equity Are Supplemental
Section 14.5-107 - Governing Law of Trust Provisions
Section 14.5-108 - Principal Place of Administration
Section 14.5-110 - Qualified Beneficiaries
Section 14.5-111 - Nonjudicial Settlement Agreements
Section 14.5-112 - Inter Vivos Trust -- Applicability of Other Sections