Louisiana § RS 9:1785 - Manner in which trustee chosen
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§ RS 9:1785. Manner in which trustee chosen
An original trustee, an alternate trustee, or a successor trustee may be designated in the trust instrument or chosen by the use of a method provided in the trust instrument, but neither failure of the trust instrument to so provide nor disqualification or removal of the trustee for any reason, incompetence or unwillingness to act of the person so designated or chosen shall invalidate the trust. In such a case, the proper court shall appoint one or more trustees.
Acts 1978, No. 391, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1785 cover?
Section RS 9:1785 ("Manner in which trustee chosen") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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