Probate Code section 16051

Compliance with the prudent investor rule is determined in light of the facts and circumstances existing at the time of a trustee’s decision or action and not by hindsight.

Source: Section 16051, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=16051. (accessed May 26, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 16051’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_16051

Original Source: Section 16051, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=16051. (last accessed May 12, 2025).