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A.R.S. § 33-820

Trustee's right to rely; attorney's right to act for trustee and beneficiary

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Cervantes v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. (2011)

Most recently applied in Cervantes v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. (September 2011)

A. In carrying out his duties under the provisions of this chapter or any deed of trust, a trustee, shall when acting in good faith, have the absolute right to rely upon any written direction or information furnished to him by the beneficiary.

B. An attorney for the beneficiary shall also be qualified to act as attorney for the trustee or to be the trustee.

Official source: Arizona State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Arizona statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.