{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"16000","citation":"Prob. Code, § 16000","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 4. TRUST ADMINISTRATION [16000. - 16632.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Duties of Trustees [16000. - 16110.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Trustee’s Duties in General [16000. - 16015.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>On acceptance of the trust, the trustee has a duty to administer the trust according to the trust instrument and, except to the extent the trust instrument provides otherwise, according to this division.</p>","text":"On acceptance of the trust, the trustee has a duty to administer the trust according to the trust instrument and, except to the extent the trust instrument provides otherwise, according to this division.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/trustees-duties-in-general-16000","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}