D.C. Code § 29-1203.06: Duration.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in its certificate of trust, a statutory trust:

(1)

Has perpetual duration; and

(2)

May not be terminated or revoked except in accordance with this chapter or the terms of the trust’s certificate of trust.

(b)

A series of a statutory trust may not be terminated or revoked except in accordance with this chapter or the terms of the governing instrument.

(c)

The death, incapacity, dissolution, termination, or bankruptcy of a beneficial owner , trustee, or person designated under § 29-1201.03(e)(8) or (9) does not result in the termination or dissolution of a statutory trust or any series thereof.

(d)

A statutory trust or any series thereof shall not terminate because the same person is the sole trustee and sole beneficial owner.