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

D.C. Code § 19-1308.14: Discretionary powers; tax savings.

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)

Notwithstanding the breadth of discretion granted to a trustee in the terms of the trust, including the use of such terms as “absolute”, “sole”, or “uncontrolled”, the trustee shall exercise a discretionary power in good faith and in accordance with the terms and purposes of the trust and the interests of the beneficiaries.

(b)

Section 21-1722 applies to a trust governed by this chapter.

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