Estates and Trusts - Compensation of Guardians of Property and Trustees
Sponsor: Jon S. Cardin (District 11B)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Estates and TrustsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 224 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Clarifying the commissions that a guardian of the property may charge; authorizing a trustee of a trust to charge compensation that is reasonable under the circumstances; and authorizing trustees who are financial institutions or members of the Maryland Bar to charge compensation that is reasonable under the circumstances and calculated in accordance with a schedule of rates filed with an appropriate agency.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Cardin, Delegate Cardinlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hubbard, Christine | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Silver, James | Maryland Legal Aid | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Maryland Legal AidFWA 1