36C-10-1009. Beneficiary's consent, release, or ratification.
(a) A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary for breach of trust if the beneficiary consented to the conduct constituting the breach, released the trustee from liability for the breach, or ratified the transaction constituting the breach, unless:
(1) The consent, release, or ratification of the beneficiary was induced by improper conduct of the trustee; or
(2) At the time of the consent, release, or ratification, the beneficiary did not have knowledge of the beneficiary's rights or of the material facts relating to the breach.
(b) No consideration is required for the consent, release, or ratification to be valid. (2005-192, s. 2.)
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.