Upon acceptance of a trusteeship, the trustee shall administer the trust in good faith, in accordance with its terms and purposes and the interests of the beneficiaries, and in accordance with this chapter.
(Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208.)
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 801 of the Uniform Trust Code.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]
Chapter 13 - Uniform Trust Code
Subchapter VIII - Duties and Powers of Trustee
§ 19–1308.01. Duty to administer trust
§ 19–1308.04. Prudent administration
§ 19–1308.05. Costs of administration
§ 19–1308.06. Trustee’s skills
§ 19–1308.07. Delegation by trustee
§ 19–1308.08. Powers to direct
§ 19–1308.09. Control and protection of trust property
§ 19–1308.10. Recordkeeping and identification of trust property
§ 19–1308.11. Enforcement and defense of claims
§ 19–1308.12. Collecting trust property
§ 19–1308.13. Duty to inform and report
§ 19–1308.14. Discretionary powers; tax savings
§ 19–1308.15. General powers of trustee