Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Rules Relating to Legacies
Section 4-407 - Exercise of Power of Appointment

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.