Does A Trustee Have To Participate In Trust Affairs

Does A Trustee Have To Participate In Trust Affairs

All trustees must participate in trust affairs unless they are absent for some reason. This absence typically cannot extend beyond a certain period, depending on each individual state or trust indenture bylaws.
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