§ 19-1301.07. Governing law.

Current through October 23, 2012

The meaning and effect of the terms of a trust are determined by:

(1) The law of the jurisdiction designated in the terms unless the designation of that jurisdiction's law is contrary to a strong public policy of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue; or

(2) In the absence of a controlling designation in the terms of the trust, the law of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue.

                
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(Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 15-104, see notes following § 19-1301.01.

Uniform Law

This section is based upon § 107 of the Uniform Trust Code. See 7C, Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on Westlaw.