Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-302
This is the official text of Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-302, part of Maryland’s Code, Estates and Trusts — governs wills, trusts, and probate.
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§15–302.
Official statutory text
A corporation or transfer agent registering a security in the name of a person who is a fiduciary or who is described as a fiduciary:
(1) Is not bound to inquire into the existence, extent, or correct description of the fiduciary relationship; and
(2) May assume without inquiry that the newly registered owner continues to be the fiduciary until the corporation or transfer agent receives written notice that the fiduciary is no longer acting as the fiduciary with respect to the particular security.
(1) Is not bound to inquire into the existence, extent, or correct description of the fiduciary relationship; and
(2) May assume without inquiry that the newly registered owner continues to be the fiduciary until the corporation or transfer agent receives written notice that the fiduciary is no longer acting as the fiduciary with respect to the particular security.
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