Maryland § 15-525

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-525, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15-525.

    (a)    In this section, “depreciation” means a reduction in value due to wear, tear, decay, corrosion, or gradual obsolescence of a fixed asset having a useful life of more than 1 year.

    (b)    A trustee may transfer to principal a reasonable amount of the net cash receipts from a principal asset that is subject to depreciation, but may not transfer any amount for depreciation:

        (1)    Of that portion of real property used or available for use by a beneficiary as a residence or of tangible personal property held or made available for the personal use or enjoyment of a beneficiary;

        (2)    During the administration of a decedent’s estate; or

        (3)    Under this section if the trustee is accounting under § 15-510 of this subtitle for the business or activity in which the asset is used.

    (c)    An amount transferred to principal need not be held as a separate fund.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-525

What does Maryland Code § 15-525 cover?

Section 15-525 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 § 15-525?

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Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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How does Maryland § 15-525 apply to my situation?

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