Trosch v. Maryland National Bank

Such immediate attraction as appears in appellant’s argument derives more from its beguiling articulation than from inherent merit. The sole question is whether a trust executed by Ivan E. Trosch simultaneously with his will was in existence at the time of his death, because the residuary clause of his will was subject to that condition precedent:

“I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed, wheresoever situate and howsoever acquired, unto JEANETTE LEVY and the MARYLAND NATIONAL BANK and their successors, Trustees under Declaration of…