# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 14.5. Maryland Trust Act

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

#### Section 14.5-902

(a) A trustee that commits a breach of trust is liable to the beneficiaries affected by the breach for the greater of:

  (1) The amount required to restore the value of the trust property and trust distributions to what they would have been had the breach not occurred; or

  (2) The profit the trustee made by reason of the breach.

(b)

  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if more than one trustee is liable to the beneficiaries for a breach of trust, a trustee is entitled to contribution from the other trustee or trustees that are also liable.

  (2) A trustee that received a benefit from a breach of trust under this subsection is not entitled to contribution from another trustee to the extent of the benefit received.

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