Chapter

Alabama Uniform Trust Code

Ala. Code § 19-3B-101— Short Title.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-102— Scope.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-103— Definitions.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-104— Knowledge.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-105— Default and Mandatory Rules.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-106— Common Law of Trusts; Principles of Equity.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-107— Governing Law.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-108— Principal Place of Administration.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-109— Methods and Waiver of Notice.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-110— Others Treated as Qualified Beneficiaries.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-111— Nonjudicial Settlement Agreements.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-112— Rules of Construction.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-201— Role of Court in Administration of Trust.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-202— Jurisdiction Over Trustee and Beneficiary.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-203— Subject Matter Jurisdiction.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-204— Venue.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-205— Judicial Accountings and Settlements.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-301— Representation: Basic Effect.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-302— Representation by Holder of Power of Appointment.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-303— Representation by Fiduciaries and Ancestors.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-304— Representation by Person Having Substantially Identical Interest.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-305— Appointment of Representative.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-401— Methods of Creating Trust.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-402— Requirements for Creation.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-403— Trusts Created in Other Jurisdictions.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-404— Trust Purposes.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-405— Charitable Purposes; Enforcement.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-406— Creation of Trust Induced by Fraud, Duress, or Undue Influence.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-407— Evidence of Oral Trust.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-408— Trust for Care of Animal.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-409— Noncharitable Trust Without Ascertainable Beneficiary.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-410— Modification or Termination of Trust; Proceedings for Approval or Disapproval.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-411— Modification or Termination of Noncharitable Irrevocable Trust by Consent.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-412— Modification or Termination Because of Unanticipated Circumstances or Inability to Administer Trust Effectively.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-413— Cy Pres.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-414— Modification or Termination of Uneconomic Trust.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-415— Reformation to Correct Mistakes.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-416— Modification to Achieve Settlor’s Tax Objectives.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-417— Combination and Division of Trusts.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-501— Rights of Beneficiary’s Creditor or Assignee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-502— Spendthrift Provision.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-503— Exceptions to Spendthrift Provision.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-504— Discretionary Trusts; Effect of Standard.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-505— Creditor’s Claim Against Settlor. (Amended by Act 2026-584)
Ala. Code § 19-3B-506— Overdue Distribution.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-507— Personal Obligations of Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-508— Qualified Trusts Under the Internal Revenue Code.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-601— Capacity of Settlor of Revocable Trust.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-602— Revocation or Amendment of Revocable Trust.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-603— Settlor’s Powers; Powers of Withdrawal.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-604— Limitation on Action Contesting Validity of Revocable Trust; Distribution of Trust Property.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-701— Accepting or Declining Trusteeship.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-702— Trustee’s Bond.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-703— Co-Trustees.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-704— Vacancy in Trusteeship; Appointment of Successor.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-705— Resignation of Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-706— Removal of Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-707— Delivery of Property by Former Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-708— Compensation of Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-709— Reimbursement of Expenses.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-801— Duty to Administer Trust.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-802— Duty of Loyalty.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-803— Impartiality.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-804— Prudent Administration.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-805— Costs of Administration.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-806— Trustee’s Skills.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-807— Delegation by Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-808— Powers to Direct.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-809— Control and Protection of Trust Property.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-810— Recordkeeping and Identification of Trust Property.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-811— Enforcement and Defense of Claims.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-812— Collecting Trust Property.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-813— Duty to Inform and Report.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-814— Discretionary Powers; Tax Savings.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-815— General Powers of Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-816— Specific Powers of Trustee. (Amended by Act 2026-584)
Ala. Code § 19-3B-817— Distribution Upon Termination.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-818— Life Insurance Policies Held by Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-901— Prudent Investor Rule.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-902— Standard of Care; Portfolio Strategy; Risk and Return Objectives.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-903— Diversification.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-904— Duties at Inception of Trusteeship.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-905— Reviewing Compliance.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-906— Language Invoking Standard of Prudent Investor Rule.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1001— Remedies for Breach of Trust.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1002— Damages for Breach of Trust.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1003— Damages in Absence of Breach.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1004— Reserved.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1005— Limitation of Action Against Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1006— Reliance on Trust Instrument.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1007— Event Affecting Administration or Distribution.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1008— Exculpation of Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1009— Beneficiary’s Consent, Release, or Ratification.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1010— Limitation on Personal Liability of Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1011— Interest as General Partner.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1012— Protection of Person Dealing with Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1013— Certification of Trust.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1101— Protection of Special Needs Trusts and Other Similar Trusts for Disabled Persons.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1201— Uniformity of Application and Construction.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1202— Electronic Records and Signatures.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1203— Severability Clause.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1204— Application to Existing Relationships.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1301— Trust Concerning Lands Required to Be in Writing.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1302— Trust Void as to Creditors or Purchasers Without Notice.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1303— Trust Estate Not Descendible Upon Death of Trustee.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1304— Trusts for Employees or Self-Employed Persons.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1305— Trusts Consisting of Insurance Policies or Proceeds.
Ala. Code § 19-3B-1306— Procedures for Release of Trustee from Duties.