2015 Maryland Code
ESTATES AND TRUSTS
Title 14.5 - MARYLAND TRUST ACT.
Subtitle 1 - IN GENERAL.
§ 14.5-109 - Notice.

(a) Methods. --

(1) Notice to a person under this title or the sending of a document to a person under this title shall be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document.

(2) Permissible methods of notice to a person or for sending a document to a person under this title include first-class mail, personal delivery, or delivery to the last known place of residence or place of business of the person.

(3) (i) This paragraph applies to:

1. The proposed termination of a trust;

2. The proposed modification of the administrative or dispositive terms of a trust;

3. The proposed combination of two or more trusts into a single trust;

4. The proposed division of a trust into two or more separate trusts;

5. The proposed resignation of a trustee or cotrustee; or

6. The proposed transfer of the principal place of administration of a trust.

(ii) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a trustee shall provide notice to a person under this title:

1. By personal service; or

2. By certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested.

(b) Where identity or location unknown and not reasonably ascertainable. -- Notice otherwise required under this title or a document otherwise required to be sent under this title need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee.

(c) Waiver. -- Notice under this title or the sending of a document under this title may be waived in writing by the person to be notified or sent the document.

(d) Notice given as provided in rules of civil procedure. -- Notice of a judicial proceeding under this title shall be given as provided in the applicable rules of civil procedure.