# D.C. Code § 19-1301.07: Governing law

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.07

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 19-1301.07
- **Heading:** Governing law
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 19 / Chapter 13 / § 19-1301.07

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.01 § 19-1301.01. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.02 § 19-1301.02. Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.03 § 19-1301.03. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.04 § 19-1301.04. Knowledge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.05 § 19-1301.05. Default and mandatory rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.06 § 19-1301.06. Common law of trusts; principles of equity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.07 § 19-1301.07. Governing law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.08 § 19-1301.08. Principal place of administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.09 § 19-1301.09. Methods and waiver of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.09.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.10 § 19-1301.10. Others treated as qualified beneficiaries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.10.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.11 § 19-1301.11. Nonjudicial settlement agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.11.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1301.12 § 19-1301.12. Insurable interest of trustee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1301.12.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1302.01 § 19-1302.01. Role of court in administration of trust.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1302.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1302.02 § 19-1302.02. Jurisdiction over trustee and beneficiary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C13_S19-1302.02.md)

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