Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-407

Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 4-407
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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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=get&section=4-407&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026

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