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.
In a nonjudicial proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the trustee may pay fees, other reasonable costs, and expenses from trust assets where all of the parties to the proceeding agree in writing.
In a mediation or arbitration proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the mediator or arbitrator may award fees, other reasonable costs, and expenses against the assets of the trust.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 8 - Mississippi Uniform Trust Code
Article 10 - Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustee
§ 91-8-1001. Remedies for breach of trust
§ 91-8-1002. Damages for breach of trust
§ 91-8-1003. Damages in absence of breach
§ 91-8-1004. Attorney's fees and costs
§ 91-8-1006. Reliance on trust instrument
§ 91-8-1007. Event affecting administration or distribution
§ 91-8-1008. Exculpation of trustee
§ 91-8-1009. Beneficiary's consent, release, or ratification
§ 91-8-1010. Limitation on personal liability of trustee
§ 91-8-1011. Interest as general partner
§ 91-8-1012. Protection of person dealing with trustee
§ 91-8-1013. Certification of trust
§ 91-8-1014. Enforcement of no-contest, in terrorem or forfeiture provisions