California Statutes
§ 17211. — 17211. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 563, Sec. 31.)
California·Code PROB Probate Code - PROB·Div. 9. DIVISION 9. TRUST LAW·Part 5. PART 5. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS·Ch. 3. CHAPTER 3. Proceedings Concerning Trusts
(a)If a beneficiary contests the trustee’s account and the court determines that the contest was without reasonable cause and in bad faith, the court may award against the contestant the compensation and costs of the trustee and other expenses and costs of litigation, including attorney’s fees, incurred to defend the account. The amount awarded shall be a charge against any interest of the beneficiary in the trust. The contestant shall be personally liable for any amount that remains unsatisfied.
(b)If a beneficiary contests the trustee’s account and the court determines that the trustee’s opposition to the contest was without reasonable cause and in bad faith, the court may award the contestant the costs of the contestant and other expenses and costs of litigation, including attorney’
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 563, Sec. 31. Effective January 1, 1997.