§ 15–112
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 15-112 (2026)
Title 15. Fiduciaries
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
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(a)
(1)
A court shall remove a fiduciary who has:
(i)
Willfully misrepresented material facts leading to the appointment of the fiduciary or to other action by the court in reference to the fiduciary estate;
(ii)
Willfully disregarded an order of court;
(iii)
Shown to be incapable, with or without fault to properly perform the duties of the office of fiduciary; or
(iv)
Breached the fiduciary duty of good faith or loyalty in the management of property of the fiduciary estate.
(2)
A court may remove a fiduciary who has:
(i)
Negligently failed to file a bond within the time required by rule or order of court;
(ii)
Negligently failed to obey an order of court; or
(iii)
Failed to perform any fiduciary duty, or to competently administer the fiduciary estate.
(b)
Procedures for the removal of a fiduciary shall be conducted by the court in accordance with the provisions of the Maryland Rules applying to a fiduciary.
(c)
The provisions of this section may not apply to personal representatives.