Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Creation, Validity, Modification, and Termination of Trust
Section 14.5-403 - Validity of Trust Not Created by Will

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.