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Section 21 — Trusts Act 2019: Guiding principle in performing duties

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21 Guiding principle in performing duties In performing the mandatory duties set out in sections 23 to 27 and (except to the extent modified or excluded by the terms of the trust) the default duties set out in sections 29 to 38 , a trustee must have regard to the context and objectives of the trust.

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