Swanson v. Bates’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “A trustee acting in a fiduciary capacity, as herein authorized, is entitled to receive such compensation or commission as provided for in the trust agreement or other contract. If the amount of such compensation or commission is not regulated by or stipulated in the trust agreement, the trustee may charge and deduct a reasonable compensation or commission for the services rendered and the responsibilities assumed. Where the trustee is acting under appointment by a court, such compensation or commission shall be paid, irrespective of the provisions in the trust instrument, as allowed or approved by that court.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Isle v. Brady

2. “[nlo other authority than the statute [60 0.8. § 175.48] is needed in this connection that the pay of the trustee is reasonable compensation in the discretion of the Court taking into consideration 'the services rendered and the responsibilities assumed.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Isle v. Brady