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2017 Maryland Code
Estates and Trusts
Title 14.5. Maryland Trust Act.
Subtitle 4 - Creation, Validity, Modification, and Termination of Trust.
§ 14.5-401. Creation of trust.
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MD Est & Trusts Code § 14.5-401 (2017)
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- 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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