District of Columbia Statutes
§ 19-1308.14 — Discretionary powers; tax savings.
District of Columbia § 19-1308.14
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 19Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]
Ch. 13Uniform Trust Code.
Subch. VIIIDuties and Powers of Trustee.
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 19-1308.14 (2026).
Text
(a)Notwithstanding the breadth of discretion granted to a trustee in the terms of the trust, including the use of such terms as “absolute”, “sole”, or “uncontrolled”, the trustee shall exercise a discretionary power in good faith and in accordance with the terms and purposes of the trust and the interests of the beneficiaries.
(b)Section 21-1722 applies to a trust governed by this chapter.
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Legislative History
Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 2(b), 51 DCR 208
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