District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 19-1308.04: Prudent administration.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 19. Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]
Chapter 13. Uniform Trust Code.
Subchapter VIII. Duties and Powers of Trustee.

A trustee shall administer the trust as a prudent person would, by considering the purposes, terms, distributional requirements, and other circumstances of the trust. In satisfying this standard, the trustee shall exercise reasonable care, skill, and caution.

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