An authorized trustee exercising the power under this chapter has a fiduciary duty to exercise the power in the best interests of one or more proper objects of the exercise of the power and as a prudent person would exercise the power under the prevailing circumstances.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 59-16.1-10

  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.