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Mass. General Laws c.203E § 804

Prudent administration

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Section 804

A trustee shall administer the trust as a prudent person would, considering the purposes, terms and other circumstances of the trust. In satisfying this standard, the trustee shall exercise reasonable care, skill and caution.

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