36C-10-1004. Attorneys' fees and costs.
In a judicial proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the court may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, as provided in the General Statutes, except that, in the case of a proceeding to establish the validity of a trust under Article 4C of this Chapter, the court shall allow for attorneys' fees for the attorneys of a party contesting the proceeding only if the court finds the party had reasonable grounds for contesting the proceeding. (2005-192, s. 2; 2021-53, s. 1.3.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 36C - North Carolina Uniform Trust Code
Article 10 - Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees.
§ 36C-10-1001 - Remedies for breach of trust.
§ 36C-10-1002 - Damages for breach of trust.
§ 36C-10-1003 - Liability in absence of breach.
§ 36C-10-1004 - Attorneys' fees and costs.
§ 36C-10-1005 - Limitation of action against trustee.
§ 36C-10-1006 - Reliance on trust instrument.
§ 36C-10-1007 - Event affecting administration or distribution.
§ 36C-10-1008 - Exculpation of trustee.
§ 36C-10-1009 - Beneficiary's consent, release, or ratification.
§ 36C-10-1010 - Limitation on personal liability of trustee.
§ 36C-10-1011 - Interest as general partner.