(a) If a fiduciary disclaims a power held in a fiduciary capacity that has not been exercised, the disclaimer takes effect as of the time the instrument creating the power becomes irrevocable.
(b) If a fiduciary disclaims a power held in a fiduciary capacity that has been exercised, the disclaimer takes effect immediately after the last exercise of power.
(c) A disclaimer under this section is effective as to another fiduciary if the disclaimer so provides and the fiduciary disclaiming has the authority to bind the estate, trust, or other person for whom the fiduciary is acting.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
Section 9-202 - Disclaimer in General
Section 9-203 - Effect of Disclaimer
Section 9-205 - Disclaimer by Trustees
Section 9-206 - Holder Disclaiming Power of Appointment or Other Non-Fiduciary Power
Section 9-207 - Disclaimer by Appointee of Power of Appointment or by Object or Taker in Default
Section 9-208 - Fiduciaries -- Time of Taking Effect; Effectiveness as to Other Fiduciaries
Section 9-209 - Delivery and Effectiveness
Section 9-211 - Effect of Federal Laws and Regulations
Section 9-212 - Filing, Recording, Registering
Section 9-213 - Unexercised Disclaimers Under Former Provisions