(a) The effect of the provisions of this chapter may be varied by the trust instrument except:
(1) As to any requirements relating to the creation and validity of express trusts as provided in Article 2 of this chapter;
(2) As to the effect of the rules relating to spendthrift trusts as provided in Article 5 of this chapter;
(3) As to the power of the beneficiaries to modify a trustee's compensation as provided in Code Section 53-12-210;
(4) As to the duty of a trustee to administer the trust and to exercise discretionary powers in good faith as provided in Code Sections 53-12-240 and 53-12-260;
(5) As to the effect of a provision relieving a trustee from liability as provided in Code Section 53-12-303; and
(6) As to the periods of limitation on actions as provided in Code Sections 53-12-45 and 53-12-307.
(b) Nothing in a trust instrument shall prohibit or limit a court from taking any actions authorized by the provisions of this chapter.
Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal plans you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.
LegalFix provides its members with easy access to affordable legal services through a network of independent law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.
The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our network law firms.
You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your network law firm.
The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.
Use of this website, the purchase of legal plans, and access to the LegalFix networks of law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.