California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Probate Code - PROB |
Division 9. TRUST LAW |
Part 4. TRUST ADMINISTRATION |
Chapter 1. Duties of Trustees |
ARTICLE 4. Duties With Regard to Discretionary Powers |
Section 16082.
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Except as otherwise specifically provided in the trust instrument, a person who holds a power to appoint or distribute income or principal to or for the benefit of others, either as an individual or as trustee, may not use the power to discharge the legal obligations of the person holding the power.
(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)