District Of Columbia § 19-1308.07 - Delegation by trustee.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 19-1308.07 — Delegation by trustee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1308.07. Delegation by trustee.
19-1308.07A 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:
Selecting an agent;
Establishing the scope and terms of the delegation, consistent with the purposes and terms of the trust; and
Periodically reviewing the agent’s actions in order to monitor the agent’s performance and compliance with the terms of the delegation.
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.
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.
By accepting a delegation of powers or duties from the trustee of a trust that is subject to the law of the District of Columbia, an agent submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of the District of Columbia.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 19-1308.07
What does D.C. Code § 19-1308.07 cover?
Section 19-1308.07 ("Delegation by 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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