Maryland Code § ET-4-409

Section ET-4-409
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A legacy for charitable use may not be void because of an uncertainty with
respect to the donees:
(1) If the will making the legacy also contains directions for the
formation of a corporation to take the legacy; and
(2) (i) If the legacy is immediate and not subject to a life estate, a
corporation is formed in accordance with the directions, capable and willing to receive
and administer the legacy, within 12 months from the probate of the will; or
(ii) If the legacy is subject to a life estate, a corporation shall
be formed at a time between probate of the will and the end of 12 months following
the expiration of a life estate or life estates.

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