North Carolina § 36C-10-1008 - Exculpation of trustee.
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§ 36C-10-1008. Exculpation of trustee.
A term of a trust relieving a trustee of liability for breach of trust is unenforceable to the extent that it relieves the trustee of liability for breach of trust committed in bad faith or with reckless indifference to the purposes of the trust or the interests of the beneficiaries. History (2005-192, s. 2.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 36C-10-1008 cover?
Section 36C-10-1008 ("Exculpation of trustee.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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