Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. § 5-615

In the distribution of the general assets of a trust company that is liquidated or reorganized, the person who succeeds the trust company as a personal representative, guardian, trustee, receiver, or other fiduciary has a preference for all debts and accounts that are due to or held by it as fiduciary over all other debts and liabilities, including salaries and wages of employees.