Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries - Attorney-Client Privilege

HB 310 clarifies that communications between an attorney and a client who acts as a fiduciary (such as a trustee or executor) remain protected by attorney-client privilege even when fiduciary funds - like trust or estate money - are used to pay for legal services. It directly affects fiduciaries managing estates or trusts and their clients, ensuring private legal discussions stay confidential regardless of funding source. The bill explicitly states that a fiduciary relationship between a fiduciary and a beneficiary does not automatically waive this privilege. This amendment to Maryland’s Estates and Trusts law (Section 15-117) takes effect October 1, 2025.