# Ala. Code § 19-3D-3: Section 19-3D-3 Scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 19-3D-3
- **Heading:** Section 19-3D-3 Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 19 / Chapter 3D / Section 19-3D-3

## Text

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c), this chapter applies to an express trust that is irrevocable, or revocable by the settlor only with the consent of the trustee or a person holding an adverse interest.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a trust held solely for charitable purposes.

(c) Subject to Section 19-3D-15, a trust instrument may restrict or prohibit exercise of the decanting power.

(d) This chapter does not limit the power of a trustee, powerholder, or other person to distribute or appoint property in further trust or to modify a trust under the trust instrument, laws of this state other than this chapter, common law, a court order, or a nonjudicial settlement agreement.

(e) This chapter does not affect the ability of a settlor to provide in a trust instrument for the distribution of the trust property or appointment in further trust of the trust property or for modification of the trust instrument.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-1 Section 19-3D-1 Short Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-2 Section 19-3D-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-3 Section 19-3D-3 Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-4 Section 19-3D-4 Fiduciary Duty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-5 Section 19-3D-5 Application; Governing Law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-6 Section 19-3D-6 Reasonable Reliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-7 Section 19-3D-7 Notice; Exercise of Decanting Power](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-8 Section 19-3D-8 Representation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-9 Section 19-3D-9 Court Involvement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-10 Section 19-3D-10 Formalities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-11 Section 19-3D-11 Decanting Power Under Expanded Distributive Dicretion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-11.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-12 Section 19-3D-12 Decanting Power Under Limited Distributive Discretion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-12.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-13 Section 19-3D-13 Trust for Beneficiary with Disability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-13.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-14 Section 19-3D-14 Protection of Charitable Interest](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-14.md)

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