District Of Columbia § 19-1307.06 - Removal of trustee.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 19-1307.06 — Removal of trustee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1307.06. Removal of trustee.
19-1307.06The settlor, a cotrustee, or a beneficiary may request the court to remove a trustee, or a trustee may be removed by the court on its own initiative.
The court may remove a trustee if:
The trustee has committed a serious breach of trust;
Lack of cooperation among cotrustees substantially impairs the administration of the trust;
Because of unfitness, unwillingness, or persistent failure of the trustee to administer the trust effectively, the court determines that removal of the trustee best serves the interests of the beneficiaries; or
There has been a substantial change of circumstances or removal is requested by all of the qualified beneficiaries, the court finds that removal of the trustee best serves the interests of all of the beneficiaries and is not inconsistent with a material purpose of the trust, and a suitable cotrustee or successor trustee is available.
Pending a final decision on a request to remove a trustee, or in lieu of or in addition to removing a trustee, the court may order such appropriate relief under section 19-1310.01(b) as may be necessary to protect the trust property or the interests of the beneficiaries.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 19-1307.06
What does D.C. Code § 19-1307.06 cover?
Section 19-1307.06 ("Removal of trustee.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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