Louisiana § RS 9:2206 - Relief from liability by trust instrument
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2206 — Relief from liability by trust instrument, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:2206. Relief from liability by trust instrument
A. The trust instrument may relieve the trustee from liability, except as provided in Sub-sections B and C of this section.
B. A provision in the trust instrument is not effective to relieve the trustee from liability for breach of the duty of loyalty to a beneficiary or for breach of trust committed in bad faith.
C. A provision in the trust instrument is not effective to relieve the trustee from liability if it is inserted as a result of an abuse by the trustee of a fiduciary or confidential relationship to the settlor.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:2206
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2206 cover?
Section RS 9:2206 ("Relief from liability by trust instrument") 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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