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Every trust company shall have the power and authority to serve as a trustee, personal representative, conservator, assignee for the benefit of others, or receiver, subject to the duties imposed by the instrument or by law. As used herein, the term “instrument” means any trust agreement, declaration, or other agreement, any valid will, or any court order or decree in any probate, guardianship, conservatorship, or receivership. Pursuant thereto, a trust company is authorized and empowered to exercise powers as provided by law, including but not limited to:
(1) Perform such acts as may be prudent, consistent with, and reasonably necessary to carry out the legitimate purposes of the instrument;
(2) Administer, fulfill, and discharge all lawful duties imposed by the instrument or by law, for such remuneration as may be agreed upon or provided by law;
(3) Acquire principal and income on behalf of the estate administered by the trust company, including without limitation real property, insurance proceeds, rents, interest, dividends, mortgages, bonds, bills, notes, and securities;
(4) Buy, sell, issue, negotiate, register, transfer, or countersign certificates of stock, bonds, or other obligations of any corporation, association, or municipality;
(5) Lease, purchase, hold, and convey real and personal property to the extent authorized by the instrument or by law, or consistent with the purposes thereof; and
(6) Execute and issue on behalf of the estate any documents necessary to the prudent administration thereof, including without limitation any receipts, certificates, papers, and contracts which shall be signed by an appropriate trust officer designated by the trust company.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 2. Business § 412:8-201 - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-2-business/hi-rev-st-sect-412-8-201/
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