Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 7-503 – Resignation or removal of trustee; appointment to fill vacancy
Section 7–503. [Resignation or Removal of Trustee; Appointment to Fill Vacancy.]
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 7-503
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
A trustee may resign by an instrument in writing delivered to the transferor or to the transferor’s guardian or conservator, if any. A trustee may be removed by the transferor by an instrument in writing delivered to such trustee. If there is more than one person serving as trustee, a vacancy need not be filled, and until a successor is appointed the remaining trustee or trustees may act alone. In the event of a vacancy a successor may be appointed by the transferor, if legally competent, or as the transferor shall have provided by a written instrument, and otherwise by the transferor’s guardian or conservator, if any, and if none, by the transferor’s heirs presumptive, and such appointment shall become effective upon acceptance.