Montana § 72-38-708 - Compensation Of Trustee
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-38-708 — Compensation Of Trustee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-38-708. Compensation Of Trustee
Compensation of trustee. (1) If the terms of a trust do not specify the trustee's compensation, a trustee is entitled to compensation that is reasonable under the circumstances. (2) If the terms of a trust specify the trustee's compensation, the trustee is entitled to be compensated as specified, but the court may allow more or less compensation if: (a) the duties of the trustee are substantially different from those contemplated when the trust was created; or (b) the compensation specified by the terms of the trust would be unreasonably low or high.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-38-708
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-38-708 cover?
Section 72-38-708 ("Compensation Of Trustee") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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