Virginia Code Title 64.2. Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries § 64.2-792. Remedies for breach of trust
Current as of January 01, 2020 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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A. A violation by a trustee of a duty the trustee owes to a beneficiary is a breach of trust.
B. To remedy a breach of trust that has occurred or may occur, the court may:
1. Compel the trustee to perform the trustee's duties;
2. Enjoin the trustee from committing a breach of trust;
3. Compel the trustee to redress a breach of trust by paying money, restoring property, or other means;
4. Order a trustee to account;
5. Appoint a special fiduciary to take possession of the trust property and administer the trust;
6. Suspend the trustee;
7. Remove the trustee as provided in § 64.2-759;
8. Reduce or deny compensation to the trustee;
9. Subject to § 64.2-803, void an act of the trustee, impose a lien or a constructive trust on trust property, or trace trust property wrongfully disposed of and recover the property or its proceeds; or
10. Order any other appropriate relief.
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