Maryland Trust Act - In Terrorem Clause - Void

Summary

The Maryland Trust Act amendment declares any trust provision that tries to penalize a person for challenging the trust or related estate proceedings void, provided there is probable cause for such proceedings. It applies only to trusts created after the law takes effect, protecting beneficiaries and interested parties from coercive “in terrorem” clauses. The change aims to safeguard the right to contest trusts without fear of retaliation.

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