# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 14.5. Maryland Trust Act

### Subtitle 8. Duties and Powers of Trustee

#### Section 14.5-804

(a) A trustee shall administer the trust as a prudent person would, by considering the purposes, terms, distributional requirements, and other circumstances of the trust.

(b) In satisfying the standard described in subsection (a) of this section, the trustee shall exercise reasonable care, skill, and caution.

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