# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 14.5. Maryland Trust Act

### Subtitle 7. Office of Trustee

#### Section 14.5-702

(a) A trustee shall give bond to secure performance of the duties of the trustee only if the court:

  (1) Finds that a bond is needed to protect the interests of the beneficiaries or is required by the terms of the trust; and

  (2) Has not dispensed with the requirement.

(b)

  (1) The court may specify the amount of a bond, the liabilities of the bond, and whether sureties for the bond are necessary.

  (2) The court may modify or terminate a bond at any time.

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Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)