# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 14.5. Maryland Trust Act

### Subtitle 9. Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with the Trustee

#### Section 14.5-901

(a)

  (1) A violation by a trustee of a duty the trustee owes to a beneficiary is a breach of trust.

  (2) A breach of trust under this subsection may occur by reason of an action or by reason of a failure to act.

(b) To remedy a breach of trust by the trustee that has occurred or may occur, the court may:

  (1) Compel the trustee to perform the duties of the trustee;

  (2) Enjoin the trustee from committing a breach of trust;

  (3) Compel the trustee to redress a breach of trust by paying money, restoring property, or other means;

  (4) Order a trustee to account;

  (5) Appoint a special fiduciary to take possession of the trust property and administer the trust;

  (6) Suspend the trustee;

  (7) Remove the trustee as provided in Sec. 14.5-706 of this title;

  (8) Reduce or deny compensation to the trustee;

  (9) Subject to Sec. 14.5-909 of this subtitle, void an act of the trustee, impose a lien or a constructive trust on trust property, or trace trust property wrongfully disposed of and recover the property or proceeds from the property; or

  (10) Order other appropriate relief.

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