Chapter 11. ARIZONA TRUST CODE  


Article 1. General Provisions
Sec 14-10101. Short title
Sec 14-10102. Scope
Sec 14-10103. Definitions
Sec 14-10104. Knowledge
Sec 14-10105. Default and mandatory rules
Sec 14-10106. Common law of trusts; principles of equity
Sec 14-10107. Governing law
Sec 14-10108. Principal place of administration
Sec 14-10109. Methods and waiver of notice
Sec 14-10110. Others treated as qualified beneficiaries
Sec 14-10111. Nonjudicial settlement agreements; definition
Sec 14-10112. Rules of construction
Article 2. Judicial Proceedings
Sec 14-10201. Role of court in administration of trust
Sec 14-10202. Jurisdiction over trustee and beneficiary
Sec 14-10203. Subject matter jurisdiction
Sec 14-10204. Venue
Sec 14-10205. Alternative dispute resolution
Article 3. Representation
Sec 14-10301. Representation
Article 4. Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
Sec 14-10401. Methods of creating trust
Sec 14-10402. Requirements for creation
Sec 14-10403. Trusts created in other jurisdictions
Sec 14-10404. Trust purposes
Sec 14-10405. Charitable purposes; enforcement
Sec 14-10406. Creation of trust induced by fraud, duress or undue influence
Sec 14-10407. Evidence of oral trust
Sec 14-10408. Trust for care of animal
Sec 14-10409. Noncharitable trust without ascertainable beneficiary
Sec 14-10410. Modification or termination of trust; proceedings for approval or disapproval
Sec 14-10411. Modification or termination of noncharitable irrevocable trust by consent
Sec 14-10412. Modification or termination because of unanticipated circumstances or inability to administer trust effectively
Sec 14-10413. Cy pres
Sec 14-10414. Modification or termination of uneconomic trust
Sec 14-10415. Reformation to correct mistakes
Sec 14-10416. Modification to achieve settlor's tax objectives
Sec 14-10417. Combination and division of trusts
Sec 14-10418. Name change
Article 5. Creditor's Claims; Spendthrift and Discretionary Trusts
Sec 14-10501. Rights of beneficiary's creditor or assignee; exception
Sec 14-10502. Spendthrift provision
Sec 14-10503. Exceptions to spendthrift provision; definition
Sec 14-10504. Discretionary trusts; effect of standard; definition
Sec 14-10505. Creditor's claim against settlor
Sec 14-10506. Overdue distribution; definition
Sec 14-10507. Personal obligations of trustee
Article 6. Revocable Trusts
Sec 14-10602. Revocation or amendment of revocable trust
Sec 14-10603. Settlor's powers; powers of withdrawal
Sec 14-10604. Limitation on actions contesting validity or revocable trust; distribution of trust property
Article 7. Office of Trustee
Sec 14-10701. Accepting or declining trusteeship
Sec 14-10702. Trustee's bond
Sec 14-10703. Cotrustees
Sec 14-10704. Vacancy in trusteeship; appointment of successor
Sec 14-10705. Resignation of trustee
Sec 14-10706. Removal of trustee
Sec 14-10707. Delivery of property by former trustee
Sec 14-10708. Compensation of trustee
Sec 14-10709. Reimbursement of expenses
Article 8. Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
Sec 14-10801. Duty to administer trust
Sec 14-10802. Duty of loyalty
Sec 14-10803. Impartiality
Sec 14-10804. Prudent administration
Sec 14-10805. Costs of administration
Sec 14-10806. Trustee's skills
Sec 14-10807. Delegation by trustee
Sec 14-10808. Powers to direct
Sec 14-10809. Control and protection of trust property
Sec 14-10810. Record keeping and identification of trust property
Sec 14-10811. Enforcement and defense of claims
Sec 14-10812. Collecting trust property
Sec 14-10813. Duty to inform and report
Sec 14-10814. Discretionary powers; tax savings
Sec 14-10815. General powers of trustee
Sec 14-10816. Specific powers of trustee
Sec 14-10817. Distribution on termination; release of trustee
Sec 14-10818. Trust protector
Sec 14-10819. Trustee's special power to appoint to other trust
Sec 14-10820. Fiduciaries; service as trustee; limitation
Article 9. Prudent Investor Rule
Sec 14-10901. Prudent investor rule
Sec 14-10902. Standard of care; portfolio strategy; risk and return objectives
Sec 14-10903. Diversification
Sec 14-10904. Duties at inception of trusteeship
Sec 14-10905. Reviewing compliance
Sec 14-10906. Prudent investor rule; language to invoke standard
Sec 14-10907. Delegation of investment and management functions; duties; limitations
Sec 14-10908. Life insurance on settlor; liability of trustee
Sec 14-10909. Application to existing trusts
Article 10. Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
Sec 14-11001. Remedies for breach of trust
Sec 14-11002. Damages for breach of trust
Sec 14-11003. Damages in absence of breach
Sec 14-11004. Attorney fees and costs
Sec 14-11005. Limitation of action against trustee
Sec 14-11006. Reliance on trust instrument
Sec 14-11007. Event affecting administration or distribution
Sec 14-11008. Exculpation of trustee
Sec 14-11009. Beneficiary's consent, release or ratification
Sec 14-11010. Limitation on personal liability of trustee
Sec 14-11011. Interest as general partner
Sec 14-11012. Protection of person dealing with trustee
Sec 14-11013. Certification of trust
Sec 14-11014. Total return trusts; definitions
Sec 14-11015. Express total return unitrusts; definition
Article 11. Miscellaneous Provisions
Sec 14-11101. Electronic records and signatures
Sec 14-11102. Severability clause