Ohio Code § 5810.12
Ohio Code § 5810.12. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5810.12.
(A) A person other than a beneficiary who in good faith assists a trustee, or who in
good faith and for value deals with a trustee, without knowledge that the trustee
is exceeding or improperly exercising the trustee's powers is protected from liability
as if the trustee properly exercised the power. (B) A person other than a beneficiary who in good faith deals with a trustee is not required
to inquire into the extent of the trustee's powers or the propriety of their exercise. (C) A person who in good faith delivers assets to a trustee is not required to ensure
their proper application. (D) A person other than a beneficiary who in good faith assists a former trustee, or
who in good faith and for value deals with a former trustee, without knowledge that
the trusteeship has terminated is protected from liability as if the former trustee
were still a trustee. (E) Comparable protective provisions of other laws relating to commercial transactions
or transfer of securities by fiduciaries prevail over the protection provided by this
section.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5810.12
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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