- Several beneficiary rights are related to the receipt and maintenance of information. Beneficiaries have the right to complete disclosure of the trust terms and conditions and the documents that created the trust. Trustees must also communicate with the beneficiary and provide an accounting of the trust at reasonable intervals.
- Beneficiaries have rights related to the performance of the trustee. If the trustee fails to fulfill his obligations, the beneficiary may sue to force proper administration of the trust or removal of the trustee and appointment of a new one. A trustee's failure to act with care, resulting in damage to the trust, can result in the trustee's personal liability for the damages.
- Trustees must treat beneficiaries fairly and impartially, and they may not take actions that would benefit themselves at the expense of the trust. In the case of multiple beneficiaries, the trustee may not favor one beneficiary over others.
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