Wyoming Statutes
§ 4-10-1008 — Exculpation of fiduciaries
Wyoming·Title 04 Fiduciaries·Ch. 10 UNIFORM TRUST CODE·Art. 10 LIABILITY OF FIDUCIARIES AND RIGHTS OF PERSONS
(a)A term of a trust relieving a fiduciary of liability
for breach of trust is unenforceable to the extent that it:
(i)Relieves the fiduciary of liability for breach of
trust committed in bad faith or with reckless indifference to
the purposes of the trust or the interests of the beneficiaries;
or
(ii)Was inserted as the result of an abuse by the
fiduciary of a fiduciary or confidential relationship to the
settlor.
(b)An exculpatory term drafted or caused to be drafted by
the fiduciary is invalid as an abuse of a fiduciary or
confidential relationship unless the fiduciary proves that the
exculpatory term is fair under the circumstances and that its
existence and contents were adequately communicated to the
settlor.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 4-10-1001
Remedies for breach of trust§ 4-10-1002
Damages for breach of trust§ 4-10-1003
Damages in absence of breach§ 4-10-1004
Attorney's fees and costs§ 4-10-1005
Limitation of action against fiduciary§ 4-10-1006
Reliance on trust instrument§ 4-10-1008
Exculpation of fiduciaries§ 4-10-101
Short title§ 4-10-1012
Interest of trustee as general partner§ 4-10-1013
Protection of person dealing with fiduciary§ 4-10-1014
Certification or affidavit of trust