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CA Prob Code § 16501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 4 - TRUST ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 5 - Notice of Proposed Action by Trustee|Section 16501.

16501.  (a) The trustee who elects to provide notice pursuant to this chapter shall deliver notice pursuant to Section 1215 of the proposed action to each of the following:(1) A beneficiary who is receiving, or is entitled to receive, income under the trust, including a beneficiary who is entitled to receive income at the discretion of the trustee.(2) A beneficiary who would receive a distribution of principal if the trust were terminated at the time the notice is given.(b) Notice of proposed action is not required to be given to a person who consents in writing to the proposed action. The consent may be executed at any time before or after the proposed action is taken.(c) A trustee is not required to provide a copy of the notice of proposed action to a beneficiary who is known to the trustee but who cannot be located by the trustee after reasonable diligence or who is unknown to the trustee.(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the trustee may not use a notice of proposed action in any of the following actions:(1) Allowance of the trustee’s compensation.(2) Allowance of compensation of the attorney for the trustee.(3) Settlement of accounts.(4) Discharge of the trustee.(5) Sale of property of the trust to the trustee or to the attorney for the trustee.(6) Exchange of property of the trust for property of the trustee or for property of the attorney for the trustee.(7) Grant of an option to purchase property of the trust to the trustee or to the attorney for the trustee.(8) Allowance, payment, or compromise of a claim of the trustee, or the attorney for the trustee, against the trust.(9) Compromise or settlement of a claim, action, or proceeding by the trust against the trustee or against the attorney for the trust.(10) Extension, renewal, or modification of the terms of a debt or other obligation of the trustee, or the attorney for the trustee, owing to or in favor of the trust.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 91. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Prob Code § 16502 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 4 - TRUST ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 5 - Notice of Proposed Action by Trustee|Section 16502.

16502.  The notice of proposed action shall state that it is given pursuant to this section and shall include all of the following:(a) The name, mailing address, and electronic address of the trustee.(b) The name, telephone number, and electronic address of a person who may be contacted for additional information.(c) A description of the action proposed to be taken and an explanation of the reasons for the action.(d) The time within which objections to the proposed action can be made, which shall be at least 45 days from the delivery or receipt of the notice of proposed action.(e) The date on or after which the proposed action may be taken or is effective.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 92. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Prob Code § 16503 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 4 - TRUST ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 5 - Notice of Proposed Action by Trustee|Section 16503.

16503.  (a) A beneficiary may object to the proposed action by delivering a written objection pursuant to Section 1215 to the trustee at the address stated in the notice of proposed action within the time period specified in the notice of proposed action.(b) A trustee is not liable to a beneficiary for an action regarding a matter governed by this part if the trustee does not receive a written objection to the proposed action from a beneficiary within the applicable period and the other requirements of this section are satisfied. If no beneficiary entitled to notice objects under this section, the trustee is not liable to any current or future beneficiary with respect to the proposed action. This subdivision does not apply to a person who is a minor or an incompetent adult at the time of receiving the notice of proposed action unless the notice is served on a guardian or conservator of the estate of the person.(c) If the trustee receives a written objection within the applicable period, either the trustee or a beneficiary may petition the court to have the proposed action taken as proposed, taken with modifications, or denied. In the proceeding, a beneficiary objecting to the proposed action has the burden of proving that the trustee’s proposed action should not be taken. A beneficiary who has not objected is not estopped from opposing the proposed action in the proceeding.(d) If the trustee decides not to implement the proposed action, the trustee shall notify the beneficiaries of the decision not to take the action and the reasons for the decision, and the trustee’s decision not to implement the proposed action does not itself give rise to liability to any current or future beneficiary. A beneficiary may petition the court to have the action taken, and has the burden of proving that it should be taken.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 93. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Prob Code § 16504 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 4 - TRUST ADMINISTRATION|CHAPTER 5 - Notice of Proposed Action by Trustee|Section 16504.

16504.  This chapter does not require a trustee to use these procedures prior to taking any action.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 54, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Prob Code § 17000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 1 - Jurisdiction and Venue|Section 17000.

17000.  (a) The superior court having jurisdiction over the trust pursuant to this part has exclusive jurisdiction of proceedings concerning the internal affairs of trusts.(b) The superior court having jurisdiction over the trust pursuant to this part has concurrent jurisdiction of the following:(1) Actions and proceedings to determine the existence of trusts.(2) Actions and proceedings by or against creditors or debtors of trusts.(3) Other actions and proceedings involving trustees and third persons.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 17001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 1 - Jurisdiction and Venue|Section 17001.

17001.  In proceedings commenced pursuant to this division, the court is a court of general jurisdiction and has all the powers of the superior court.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 710, Sec. 44. Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 48 of Ch. 710.)
CA Prob Code § 17002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 1 - Jurisdiction and Venue|Section 17002.

17002.  (a) The principal place of administration of the trust is the usual place where the day-to-day activity of the trust is carried on by the trustee or its representative who is primarily responsible for the administration of the trust.(b) If the principal place of administration of the trust cannot be determined under subdivision (a), it shall be determined as follows:(1) If the trust has a single trustee, the principal place of administration of the trust is the trustee’s residence or usual place of business.(2) If the trust has more than one trustee, the principal place of administration of the trust is the residence or usual place of business of any of the cotrustees as agreed upon by them or, if not, the residence or usual place of business of any of the cotrustees.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 17003 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 1 - Jurisdiction and Venue|Section 17003.

17003.  Subject to Section 17004:(a) By accepting the trusteeship of a trust having its principal place of administration in this state the trustee submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court under this division.(b) To the extent of their interests in the trust, all beneficiaries of a trust having its principal place of administration in this state are subject to the jurisdiction of the court under this division.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 17004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 1 - Jurisdiction and Venue|Section 17004.

17004.  The court may exercise jurisdiction in proceedings under this division on any basis permitted by Section 410.10 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 17005 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 1 - Jurisdiction and Venue|Section 17005.

17005.  (a) The proper county for commencement of a proceeding pursuant to this division is either of the following:(1) In the case of a living trust, the county where the principal place of administration of the trust is located.(2) In the case of a testamentary trust, either the county where the decedent’s estate is administered or where the principal place of administration of the trust is located.(b) If a living trust has no trustee, the proper county for commencement of a proceeding for appointing a trustee is the county where the trust property, or some portion of the trust property, is located.(c) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (a) and (b), the proper county for commencement of a proceeding pursuant to this division is determined by the rules applicable to civil actions generally.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 17006 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 1 - Jurisdiction and Venue|Section 17006.

17006.  There is no right to a jury trial in proceedings under this division concerning the internal affairs of trusts.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 17100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 2 - Notice|Section 17100.

17100.  Except as otherwise provided in this division, notice in proceedings commenced pursuant to this division, or notice otherwise required by this division, is governed by Part 2 (commencing with Section 1200) of Division 3.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79, Sec. 14.)
CA Prob Code § 17105 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 2 - Notice|Section 17105.

17105.  A petitioner or other person required to give notice may cause notice to be given to any person interested in the trust without the need for a court order.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79, Sec. 14.)
CA Prob Code § 17200.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 3 - Proceedings Concerning Trusts|Section 17200.1.

17200.1.  All proceedings concerning the transfer of property of the trust shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of Part 19 (commencing with Section 850) of Division 2.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 49, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Prob Code § 17201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 3 - Proceedings Concerning Trusts|Section 17201.

17201.  A proceeding under this chapter is commenced by filing a petition stating facts showing that the petition is authorized under this chapter. The petition shall also state the grounds of the petition and the names and addresses of each person entitled to notice of the petition.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 862, Sec. 44. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Prob Code § 17201.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 3 - Proceedings Concerning Trusts|Section 17201.1.

17201.1.  A petitioner in a proceeding under Section 17200 may commence discovery upon a trustee in accordance with the same time periods set forth in the Civil Discovery Act (Title 4 (commencing with Section 2016.010) of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure) except that the time periods shall commence to run upon service of the petition and notice of hearing upon the trustee or the trustee’s appearance in the proceeding, whichever first occurs. Nothing in this section shall alter when a respondent in such a proceeding may commence discovery.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 32, Sec. 4. (AB 308) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Prob Code § 17202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 3 - Proceedings Concerning Trusts|Section 17202.

17202.  The court may dismiss a petition if it appears that the proceeding is not reasonably necessary for the protection of the interests of the trustee or beneficiary.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 17203 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 3 - Proceedings Concerning Trusts|Section 17203.

17203.  (a) At least 30 days before the time set for the hearing on the petition, the petitioner shall cause notice of hearing to be delivered pursuant to Section 1215 to all of the following persons:(1) All trustees.(2) All beneficiaries, subject to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 15800) of Part 3.(3) The Attorney General, if the petition relates to a charitable trust subject to the jurisdiction of the Attorney General.(b) At least 30 days before the time set for hearing on the petition, the petitioner shall cause notice of the hearing and a copy of the petition to be served in the manner provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 413.10) of Title 5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure on any person, other than a trustee or beneficiary, whose right, title, or interest would be affected by the petition and who does not receive notice pursuant to subdivision (a). The court may not shorten the time for giving notice under this subdivision.(c) If a person to whom notice otherwise would be given has been deceased for at least 40 days, and no personal representative has been appointed for the estate of that person, and the deceased person’s right, title, or interest has not passed to any other person pursuant to Division 8 (commencing with Section 13000) or otherwise, notice may instead be given to the following persons:(1) Each heir and devisee of the decedent, and all persons named as executors of the will of the decedent, so far as known to the petitioner.(2) Each person serving as guardian or conservator of the decedent at the time of the decedent’s death, so far as known to the petitioner.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 94. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Prob Code § 17204 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 3 - Proceedings Concerning Trusts|Section 17204.

17204.  (a) If proceedings involving a trust are pending, a beneficiary of the trust may, in person or by attorney, file with the court clerk where the proceedings are pending a written request stating that the beneficiary desires special notice of the filing of petitions in the proceeding relating to any or all of the purposes described in Section 17200 and giving an address for receiving notice by mail. A copy of the request shall be delivered pursuant to Section 1215 to the trustee or the trustee’s attorney. If personally delivered, the request shall be effective when it is delivered. If mailed or electronically delivered, the request shall be effective when it is received. When the original of the request is filed with the court clerk, it shall be accompanied by a written admission or proof of service. A request for special notice may be modified or withdrawn in the same manner as provided for the making of the initial request.(b) (1) An interested person may request special notice in the same manner as a beneficiary under subdivision (a), for the purpose set forth in paragraph (9) of subdivision (b) of Section 17200. The request for special notice shall be accompanied by a verified statement of the person’s interest.(2) For purposes set forth in paragraphs (2), (4) to (6), inclusive, (8), (12), (16), (20), and (21) of subdivision (b) of Section 17200, an interested person may petition the court for an order for special notice of proceedings involving a trust. The petition shall include a verified statement of the creditor’s interest and may be served on the trustee or the trustee’s attorney in a manner described in Section 1215. The petition may be made by ex parte application.(3) For purposes of this subdivision, an “interested person” means only a creditor of a trust or, if the trust has become irrevocable upon the death of a trustor, a creditor of the trustor.(4) This section does not confer standing on an interested person if standing does not otherwise exist.(c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), after serving and filing a request and proof of service pursuant to subdivision (a) or paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), the beneficiary or the interested person is entitled to notice pursuant to Section 17203. If the petition of an interested person filed pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) is granted by the court, the interested person is entitled to notice pursuant to Section 17203.(d) A request for special notice made by a beneficiary whose right to notice is restricted by Section 15802 is not effective.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 95. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Prob Code § 17205 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 3 - Proceedings Concerning Trusts|Section 17205.

17205.  If a trustee or beneficiary has served and filed either a notice of appearance, in person or by counsel, directed to the petitioner or the petitioner’s counsel in connection with a particular petition and proceeding or a written request for a copy of the petition, and has given an address to which notice or a copy of the petition may be delivered pursuant to Section 1215, the petitioner shall cause a copy of the petition to be delivered to that person within five days after service of the notice of appearance or receipt of the request.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 96. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Prob Code § 17206 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 3 - Proceedings Concerning Trusts|Section 17206.

17206.  The court in its discretion may make any orders and take any other action necessary or proper to dispose of the matters presented by the petition, including appointment of a temporary trustee to administer the trust in whole or in part.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 17209 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 3 - Proceedings Concerning Trusts|Section 17209.

17209.  The administration of trusts is intended to proceed expeditiously and free of judicial intervention, subject to the jurisdiction of the court.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 17210 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 3 - Proceedings Concerning Trusts|Section 17210.

17210.  In a case involving a charitable trust subject to the jurisdiction of the Attorney General, the Attorney General may petition under this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 17211 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 3 - Proceedings Concerning Trusts|Section 17211.

17211.  (a) If a beneficiary contests the trustee’s account and the court determines that the contest was without reasonable cause and in bad faith, the court may award against the contestant the compensation and costs of the trustee and other expenses and costs of litigation, including attorney’s fees, incurred to defend the account. The amount awarded shall be a charge against any interest of the beneficiary in the trust. The contestant shall be personally liable for any amount that remains unsatisfied.(b) If a beneficiary contests the trustee’s account and the court determines that the trustee’s opposition to the contest was without reasonable cause and in bad faith, the court may award the contestant the costs of the contestant and other expenses and costs of litigation, including attorney’s fees, incurred to contest the account. The amount awarded shall be a charge against the compensation or other interest of the trustee in the trust. The trustee shall be personally liable and on the bond, if any, for any amount that remains unsatisfied.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 563, Sec. 31. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Prob Code § 17400 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 5 - Transfer of Trust to Another Jurisdiction|Section 17400.

17400.  (a) This chapter applies to all of the following:(1) A trust that is subject to this division.(2) A trust subject to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 6320) of Part 1 of Division 6.(3) Any other trust to which the provisions of this chapter are made applicable by statute or trust instrument.(b) This chapter does not prevent the transfer of the place of administration of a trust or of trust property to another jurisdiction by any other available means.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 17401 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 9 - TRUST LAW|PART 5 - JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING TRUSTS|CHAPTER 5 - Transfer of Trust to Another Jurisdiction|Section 17401.

17401.  (a) The court may make an order for the transfer of the place of administration of a trust or the transfer of some or all of the trust property to a jurisdiction outside this state as provided in this chapter.(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, proceedings under this chapter are governed by this part.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)