D.C. Code § 19-1308.15: General powers of trustee.

(a)

A trustee, without authorization by the court, may exercise:

(1)

Powers conferred by the terms of the trust; and

(2)

Except as limited by the terms of the trust:

(A)

All powers over the trust property which an unmarried competent owner has over individually owned property;

(B)

Any other powers appropriate to achieve the proper investment, management, and distribution of the trust property; and

(C)

Any other powers conferred by this chapter.

(b)

The exercise of a power is subject to the fiduciary duties prescribed by this subchapter.