Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Creation, Validity, Modification, and Termination of Trust
Section 14.5-401 - Creation of Trust

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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