Except as otherwise specifically provided in the trust instrument, a person who holds a power to appoint or distribute income or principal to or for the benefit of others, either as an individual or as trustee, may not use the power to discharge the legal obligations of the person holding the power.
Cal. Prob. Code § 16082
Duties With Regard to Discretionary Powers
Known as the Trust Law
The act spans §§ 15000–19403 (351 sections).
Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.