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WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 502
Chapter 502
(House Bill 1345)
AN ACT concerning
Maryland Trust Act – In Terrorem Clause – Void
FOR the purpose of establishing that, under the Maryland Trust Act, a certain in terrorem
clause contained in a trust is void under certain circumstances; and generally
relating to the Maryland Trust Act.
BY adding to
Article – Estates and Trusts
Section 14.5–113
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND,
That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article – Estates and Trusts
14.5–113.
IF PROBABLE CAUSE EXISTS FOR INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS, A PROVISION IN
A TRUST PURPORTING TO PENALIZE AN INTERESTED PERSON FOR CONTESTING THE
TRUST OR INSTITUTING OTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE ESTATE IS VOID.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall be construed to
apply only prospectively and may not be applied or interpreted to have any effect on or
application to any cause of action arising before the effective date of this Act.
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July
1, 2026.
Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2026.
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