In a judicial proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the court, as justice and equity may require, may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, to any party, to be paid by another party or from the trust that is the subject of the controversy.
(Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208.)
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 1004 of the Uniform Trust Code.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 19 - Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]
Chapter 13 - Uniform Trust Code
Subchapter X - Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustee
§ 19–1310.01. Remedies for breach of trust
§ 19–1310.02. Damages for breach of trust
§ 19–1310.03. Damages in absence of breach
§ 19–1310.04. Attorney’s fees and costs
§ 19–1310.05. Limitation of action against trustee
§ 19–1310.06. Reliance on trust instrument
§ 19–1310.07. Event affecting administration or distribution
§ 19–1310.08. Exculpation of trustee
§ 19–1310.09. Beneficiary’s consent, release, or ratification
§ 19–1310.10. Limitation on personal liability of trustee
§ 19–1310.11. Interest as general partner