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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 53 - WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES

CHAPTER 12 - TRUSTS
ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 53-12-7 - When trust and chapter conflict

O.C.G.A. 53-12-7 (2010)
53-12-7. When trust and chapter conflict


(a) The effect of the provisions of this chapter may be varied by the trust instrument except:

(1) As to any requirements relating to the creation and validity of express trusts as provided in Article 2 of this chapter;

(2) As to the effect of the rules relating to spendthrift trusts as provided in Article 5 of this chapter;

(3) As to the power of the beneficiaries to modify a trustee's compensation as provided in Code Section 53-12-210;

(4) As to the duty of a trustee to administer the trust and to exercise discretionary powers in good faith as provided in Code Sections 53-12-240 and 53-12-260;

(5) As to the effect of a provision relieving a trustee from liability as provided in Code Section 53-12-290; and

(6) As to the periods of limitation on actions as provided in Code Sections 53-12-45 and 53-12-307.

(b) Nothing in a trust instrument shall prohibit or limit a court from taking any actions authorized by the provisions of this chapter.