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General powers of trustee
§ 736.0815 ↗A trustee may exercise powers granted by the trust and those appropriate to manage trust property — always subject to fiduciary duties.
Specific powers of trustee
§ 736.0816 ↗Lists specific powers: collect/sell property, deposit funds, borrow, operate a business, manage real estate, lease, insure, pay claims and taxes, hire professionals, make distributions, and wind up the trust.
Powers are constrained by your duties. Before acting on a power — selling property, making a distribution, hiring agents — confirm it's consistent with the Trust terms and your fiduciary obligations. When in doubt, ask an attorney first.
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