Discretionary powers; tax savings

D.C. Code § 19-1308.14 — under Duties and Powers of Trustee..

D.C. Code § 19-1308.14

(a) Notwithstanding the breadth of discretion granted to a trustee in the terms of the trust, including the use of such terms as “absolute”, “sole”, or “uncontrolled”, the trustee shall exercise a discretionary power in good faith and in accordance with the terms and purposes of the trust and the interests of the beneficiaries. (b) Section 21-1722 applies to a trust governed by this chapter.