# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 14.5. Maryland Trust Act

### Subtitle 7. Office of Trustee

#### Section 14.5-705

(a) A trustee may resign:

  (1) On at least 30 days' notice to:

    (i) The qualified beneficiaries;

    (ii) The settlor, if living;

    (iii) All cotrustees; and

    (iv) Any person that has a right to replace or appoint a successor to the resigning trustee; or

  (2) With the approval of the court.

(b) In approving a resignation of a trustee, the court may issue orders and impose conditions reasonably necessary for the protection of the trust property.

(c) Liability of a resigning trustee or of a surety on the bond of the trustee for acts or omissions of the trustee is not discharged or affected by the resignation of the trustee.

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