§ 1004. Attorney’s fees and costs
In a judicial proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the Probate Division of the Superior 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. (Added 2009, No. 20, § 1; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 236, eff. February 1, 2011.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 10 - Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing With Trustee
§ 1001. Remedies for breach of trust
§ 1002. Damages for breach of trust
§ 1003. Damages in absence of breach
§ 1004. Attorney’s fees and costs
§ 1005. Limitation of action against trustee
§ 1006. Reliance on trust instrument
§ 1007. Event affecting administration or distribution
§ 1008. Exculpation of trustee
§ 1009. Beneficiary’s consent, release, or ratification
§ 1010. Limitation on personal liability of trustee
§ 1011. Interest as general partner