§ 13–316
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 13-316 (2026)
Title 13. Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults
Subtitle 3
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A third person in good faith and without court order may act on the instructions of or otherwise deal with any person purporting to make a transfer or purporting to act in the capacity of a custodian and, in the absence of knowledge, is not responsible for determining:
(1)
The validity of the purported custodian’s designation;
(2)
The propriety of, or the authority under this subtitle for, any act of the purported custodian;
(3)
The validity or propriety under this subtitle of any instrument or instructions executed or given either by the person purporting to make a transfer or by the purported custodian; or
(4)
The propriety of the application of any property of the minor delivered to the purported custodian.