Governing law.
The meaning and effect of the terms of a trust are determined by: 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 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.
Annotations
Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208 Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 107 of the Uniform Trust Code.
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