Louisiana § RS 9:2207 - Relief from liability by beneficiary
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2207 — Relief from liability by beneficiary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:2207. Relief from liability by beneficiary
A beneficiary who is acting with knowledge of the material facts and whose action is not improperly induced by the conduct of a trustee may, by written instrument delivered to a trustee, relieve a trustee from liabilities that otherwise would be imposed upon him. The instrument shall not be effective if it limits prospectively and in general terms a trustee's liability for breach of the duty of loyalty to a beneficiary, or for breach of trust in bad faith.
Amended by Acts 2020, No. 18, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:2207
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2207 cover?
Section RS 9:2207 ("Relief from liability by beneficiary") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 9:2207?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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