Louisiana § RS 9:2061 - General rule

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2061 — General rule, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 9:2061. General rule

            The nature and extent of the duties and powers of a trustee are determined from the provisions of the trust instrument, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Code, and, in the absence of any provisions of the trust instrument, by the provisions of this Part and by law. Unless the trust instrument provides otherwise, the duties of the trustee are owed exclusively to the settlor while a trust is revocable.

            Amended by Acts 2022, No. 37, §1.

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2061 cover?

Section RS 9:2061 ("General rule") 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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