Oklahoma § 60-179 - Status of trustee - Liability for acts
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 60-179 — Status of trustee - Liability for acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60-179. Status of trustee - Liability for acts
The trustee, or trustees, under such an instrument or will shall
be an agency of the state and the regularly constituted authority of
the beneficiary for the performance of the functions for which the
trust shall have been created. No trustee or beneficiary shall be
charged personally with any liability whatsoever by reason of any
act or omission committed or suffered in the performance of such
trust or in the operation of the trust property; but any act,
liability for any omission or obligation of a trustee or trustees,
in the execution of such trust, or in the operation of the trust
property, shall extend to the whole of the trust estate, or so much
thereof as may be necessary to discharge such liability or
obligation, and not otherwise.
Laws 1951, p. 167, § 4.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 60-179
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 60-179 cover?
Section 60-179 ("Status of trustee - Liability for acts") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 60-179?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 60-179 apply to my situation?
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