Maryland § 14.5-110

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14.5-110, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14.5-110.

    (a)    Whenever notice to qualified beneficiaries of a trust is required under this title, the trustee shall also give notice to any other beneficiary that has sent the trustee a request for notice.

    (b)    A charitable organization expressly designated to receive distributions under the terms of a charitable trust has the rights of a qualified beneficiary under this title if the charitable organization on the date the qualification of the charitable organization is being determined:

        (1)    Is a distributee or permissible distributee of trust income or principal;

        (2)    Would be a distributee or permissible distributee of trust income or principal on the termination of the interests of other distributees or permissible distributees then receiving or eligible to receive distributions; or

        (3)    Would be a distributee or permissible distributee of trust income or principal if the trust terminated on that date.

    (c)    A person appointed to enforce a trust created for the care of an animal as provided in § 14.5–407 of this title or another noncharitable purpose as provided in § 14.5–408 of this title has the rights of a qualified beneficiary under this title.

    (d)    The State’s Attorney General has the rights of a qualified beneficiary with respect to a charitable trust having the principal place of administration of the charitable trust in this State.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14.5-110

What does Maryland Code § 14.5-110 cover?

Section 14.5-110 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maryland § 14.5-110?

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Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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How does Maryland § 14.5-110 apply to my situation?

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