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title: O.C.G.A. § 53-12-260. Discretionary powers.
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# O.C.G.A. § 53-12-260. Discretionary powers.

Notwithstanding the breadth of discretion granted to a trustee in the trust instrument, including the use of such terms as ‘‘absolute,’’ ‘‘sole,’’ or ‘‘uncontrolled,’’ the trustee shall exercise a discretionary power in good faith.

## History

Code 1981, § 53-12-260, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 579, § 1/SB 131.

## Law Reviews

For annual survey on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 325 (2012).