California · Probate Code

PROB §16243: The trustee has the power to pay taxes, assessments, reasonable compensation of the trustee and of employees and agents of the trust, and other expenses incurred in the collection, care, administratio

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A trustee may pay taxes, assessments, trustee compensation, employee/agent costs, and expenses related to collecting and managing trust property.

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The trustee has the power to pay taxes, assessments, reasonable compensation of the trustee and of employees and agents of the trust, and other expenses incurred in the collection, care, administration, and protection of the trust.

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