{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"16080","citation":"Prob. Code, § 16080","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 4. Duties With Regard to Discretionary Powers [16080. - 16082.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-1/article-4"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Except as provided in Section <a href=\"/prob/16081\">16081</a>, a discretionary power conferred upon a trustee is not left to the trustee’s arbitrary discretion, but shall be exercised reasonably.</p>","text":"Except as provided in Section 16081, a discretionary power conferred upon a trustee is not left to the trustee’s arbitrary discretion, but shall be exercised reasonably.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/duties-with-regard-to-discretionary-powers-16080","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}