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What Are The Duties And Obligations Of A Trustee Under Florida Law? 

What Are The Duties And Obligations Of A Trustee Under Florida Law? 
What Are The Duties And Obligations Of A Trustee Under Florida Law?

Our West Palm Beach Revocable Trust Attorneys are often asked- What Are The Duties And Obligations Of A Trustee Under Florida Law?  Serving as the trustee of a trust is a significant responsibility. Florida law imposes certain duties and obligation on trustees that generally apply to the administration of the trust and those duties owed by the trustee to the beneficiaries of the trust. Some of the important duties and obligations imposed on the trustee include the following: 

 

Duties of the Trustee

 

  • The duty to administer the trust in good faith, in accordance with the terms and purposes of the trust, and in the interests of the beneficiaries. Fla. Stat. § 736.0801; 

 

  • The duty of loyalty to administer the trust solely in the interests of the beneficiaries. Fla. Stat. § 736.0802; 

 

  • To act impartially in administering the trust property, giving due regard to the beneficiaries’ respective interests. Fla. Stat. § 736.0803; 
  • To administer the trust as a prudent person would, by considering the purposes, terms, distribution requirements and other circumstances of the trust, and shall exercise reasonable care, skill and caution.  Fla. Stat. § 736.0804; 

 

 

  • To account for all assets, income, expenses, gains or losses of the trust. Fla. Stat. §736.08135 

 

Are you a Florida trustee that unsure of exactly what your obligations are under a trust agreement? Or, perhaps you are a beneficiary of a trust and you are not sure what your rights are? In either case, the West Palm Beach Revocable Trust Attorneys at The Law Office of Ryan S. Shipp, PLLC, would be happy to assist you in understanding your rights and responsibilities as a trustee or a beneficiary.  

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Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 2008, Ryan S. Shipp, Esquire is the founder and principal attorney at Law Office of Ryan S. Shipp, PLLC, which is located in Palm Beach County, Florida. Mr. Shipp and his team of associate attorneys and support staff focus their practice in the areas of real estate and business law.

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