A. A trustee shall invest and manage the trust assets solely in the interest of the beneficiaries.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 64.2-785

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Interests of the beneficiaries: means the beneficial interests provided in the terms of the trust. See Virginia Code 64.2-701
  • Trust: includes the assets under the control or management of the trustee. See Virginia Code 64.2-780
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Trustee: includes any fiduciary as defined in § Virginia Code 64.2-780

B. If a trust has two or more beneficiaries, the trustee shall act impartially in investing and managing the trust assets, taking into account any differing interests of the beneficiaries.

1999, c. 772, § 26-45.7; 2012, c. 614.