{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"15601","citation":"Prob. Code, § 15601","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. TRUST LAW [15000. - 19530.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 3. TRUSTEES AND BENEFICIARIES [15600. - 15805.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Trustees [15600. - 15688.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [15600. - 15604.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) A person named as trustee may in writing reject the trust or a modification of the trust.</p><p>(b) If the person named as trustee does not accept the trust or a modification of the trust by a method provided in subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/prob/15600\">15600</a> within a reasonable time after learning of being named as trustee or of the modification, the person has rejected the trust or the modification.</p><p>(c) A person named as trustee who rejects the trust or a modification of the trust is not liable with respect to the rejected trust or modification.</p>","text":"(a) A person named as trustee may in writing reject the trust or a modification of the trust. (b) If the person named as trustee does not accept the trust or a modification of the trust by a method provided in subdivision (a) of Section 15600 within a reasonable time after learning of being named as trustee or of the modification, the person has rejected the trust or the modification. (c) A person named as trustee who rejects the trust or a modification of the trust is not liable with respect to the rejected trust or modification.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-15601","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}