MD SB135

Communications between attorneys and fiduciary clients remain protected by attorney-client privilege even when fiduciary funds (such as trust or estate assets) are used to pay the attorney's fees

The fiduciary relationship between a fiduciary and beneficiary does not constitute or create a waiver of attorney-client privilege for communications between the attorney and fiduciary

Definition of "fiduciary" under this section includes agents as defined in § 17-101 of the Estates and Trusts Article

The privilege may still be waived by the client if they choose to do so

Effective date: October 1, 2025