(a) In the absence of express language to the contrary, the rules contained in §§ 1-202, 1-203, 1-204, 1-205, 1-206, 1-207, 1-208, 1-209, and 1-210.1 of this article shall be applied in construing the terms of an inter vivos trust.

(b) Whenever a provision in §§ 1-202, 1-203, 1-204, 1-205, 1-206, 1-207, 1-208, 1-209, and 1-210.1 of this article refers to a “will”, “estate”, or a similar term relevant primarily to wills and estates or a taker under a will or an estate, the term shall be modified to mean “trust instrument”, “trust”, or a similar term to reflect the application of the principles of those provisions to an inter vivos trust.