{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"16082","citation":"Prob. Code, § 16082","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 otherwise specifically provided in the trust instrument, a person who holds a power to appoint or distribute income or principal to or for the benefit of others, either as an individual or as trustee, may not use the power to discharge the legal obligations of the person holding the power.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise specifically provided in the trust instrument, a person who holds a power to appoint or distribute income or principal to or for the benefit of others, either as an individual or as trustee, may not use the power to discharge the legal obligations of the person holding the power.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/duties-with-regard-to-discretionary-powers-16082","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}