Tennessee § 35-15-804 - Prudent administration.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 35-15-804 — Prudent administration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-15-804. Prudent administration.
A trustee shall administer the trust as a prudent person would, by considering the purposes, terms, distributional requirements, and other circumstances of the trust. In satisfying this standard, the trustee shall exercise reasonable care, skill and caution. Acts 2004, ch. 537, § 60.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 35-15-804
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 35-15-804 cover?
Section 35-15-804 ("Prudent administration.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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