Maryland § 14.5-711
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14.5-711, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14.5-711.
A judge of a court established under the laws of the State or the United States or a clerk of court or register of wills, unless the judge, clerk, or register is the surviving spouse of the grantor of the trust, or is related to the grantor within the third degree, may not serve as a trustee of an inter vivos or testamentary trust created by an instrument and executed in the State by the grantor or a trustee, administered in the State, or governed by the laws of the State, unless the judge, clerk, or register was actually serving as a trustee of the trust on December 31, 1969.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14.5-711
What does Maryland Code § 14.5-711 cover?
Section 14.5-711 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 § 14.5-711?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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