§ 14.5-812

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 14.5-812 (2026)

Title 14.5. Maryland Trust Act

Subtitle 8. Duties and Powers of Trustee

(a)

A trustee is not liable to the beneficiary for a breach of trust committed by a former trustee.

(b)

A trustee is liable to the beneficiary for a breach of trust if the trustee:

(1)

Knows or should know of a situation constituting a breach of trust committed by a former trustee and the trustee improperly permits it to continue;

(2)

Neglects to take reasonable steps to compel a former trustee or other person to deliver trust property to the trustee; or

(3)

Neglects to take reasonable steps to redress a breach of trust committed by a former trustee.