Estates and Trusts - Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts
Sponsor: Jon S. Cardin (District 11B)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Estates and TrustsStatus: Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Adding to the conditions under which an individual who creates a trust may not be considered the settlor of that trust with regard to the individual's interest in the trust; and providing that a creditor may not attach, exercise, reach, or otherwise compel distribution of certain trust assets.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 4Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jones, Charles | Estate and Trust Section of the Maryland State Bar Association | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Cardin, Delegate Cardinlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Thomas, Laura | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | teeter, jennifer | Individual | Position only |