California · Probate Code
PROB §16005: The trustee of one trust has a duty not to knowingly become a trustee of another trust adverse in its nature to the interest of the beneficiary of the first trust, and a duty to eliminate the conflict
What this law says, in plain English
A trustee must not knowingly become trustee of a conflicting trust and must resolve any conflicts between trusts and beneficiary interests.
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The trustee of one trust has a duty not to knowingly become a trustee of another trust adverse in its nature to the interest of the beneficiary of the first trust, and a duty to eliminate the conflict or resign as trustee when the conflict is discovered.
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