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(a) A person named as trustee may in writing reject the trust or a modification of the trust.
(b) If the person named as trustee does not accept the trust or a modification of the trust by a method provided in subdivision (a) of Section 15600 within a reasonable time after learning of being named as trustee or of the modification, the person has rejected the trust or the modification.
(c) A person named as trustee who rejects the trust or a modification of the trust is not liable with respect to the rejected trust or modification.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Probate Code - PROB § 15601 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/probate-code/prob-sect-15601/
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