HRS §554D-815
What a trustee can do without court approval
A trustee can manage trust property on their own, using powers in the trust document or state law, as long as they follow their duties to act in the trust's best interest. They don't need a judge's permission for these actions.
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The statute, as written — General powers of trustee
(a) A trustee, without authorization by the court, may exercise: (1) Powers conferred by the terms of the trust; and (2) Except as limited by the terms of the trust: (A) All powers over the trust property that an unmarried competent owner has over individually owned property; (B) Any other powers appropriate to achieve the proper investment, management, and distribution of the trust property; and (C) Any other powers conferred by this chapter. (b) The exercise of a power is subject to the fiduciary duties prescribed by this part.
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