Oklahoma § 60-1608.7 Delegation by trustee.

Oklahoma Statutes

§ 60-1608.7 — Delegation by trustee.

Oklahoma § 60-1608.7

Title 60Property

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Okla. Stat. tit. 60, § 60-1608.7 (2026).

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A.A trustee may delegate duties and powers that a prudent trustee of comparable skills could properly delegate under the circumstances. The trustee shall exercise reasonable care, skill, and caution in: 1. Selecting an agent; 2. Establishing the scope and terms of the delegation, consistent with the purposes and terms of the trust; and 3. Periodically reviewing the agent's actions in order to monitor the agent's performance and compliance with the terms of the delegation.

B.In performing a delegated function, an agent owes a duty to the trust to exercise reasonable care to comply with the terms of the delegation.

C.A trustee who complies with subsection A of this section is not liable to the beneficiaries or to the trust for an action of the agent to whom the function was delegated.

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A. A trustee may delegate duties and powers that a prudent trustee of comparable skills could properly delegate under the circumstances. The trustee shall exercise reasonable care, skill, and caution in: 1. Selecting an agent; 2. Establishing the scope and terms of the delegation, consistent with the purposes and terms of the trust; and 3. Periodically reviewing the agent's actions in order to monitor the agent's performance and compliance with the terms of the delegation. B. In performing a delegated function, an agent owes a duty to the trust to exercise reasonable care to comply with the terms of the delegation. C. A trustee who complies with subsection A of this section is not liable to the beneficiaries or to the trust for an action of the agent to whom the function was delegated. D. By accepting a delegation of powers or duties from the trustee of a trust that is subject to the law of this state, an agent submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state.