# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 14.5. Maryland Trust Act

### Subtitle 8. Duties and Powers of Trustee

#### Section 14.5-812

(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.

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