Governing law

1. Law
2. District of Columbia Code
3. Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]
4. Uniform Trust Code
5. General Provisions and Definitions
6. Governing law

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.

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

Editor's Notes

Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 107 of the Uniform Trust Code.

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