Georgia Statutes

§ 53-12-246 — Duty to avoid conflict of interest

Georgia § 53-12-246

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O.C.G.A. § 53-12-246 (2026).

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(a)A trustee shall administer the trust solely in the interests of the beneficiaries.
(b)This Code section shall not preclude the following transactions, if fair to the beneficiaries:
(1)An agreement between a trustee and a beneficiary relating to the appointment or compensation of the trustee;
(2)Payment of reasonable compensation to the trustee; or (3) Performing and receiving reasonable compensation for performing services of a managerial, executive, or business advisory nature for a corporation or other business enterprise, where the trust estate owns an interest in the corporation or other business enterprise.

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Legislative History

Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 506,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.

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