# D.C. Code § 19-1906: Reasonable reliance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1906

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 19-1906
- **Heading:** Reasonable reliance
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 19 / Chapter 19 / § 19-1906

## Text

A trustee or other person that reasonably relies on the validity of a distribution of part or all of the property of a trust to another trust, or a modification of a trust, under this chapter , law of the District other than this chapter, or the law of another jurisdiction is not liable to any person for any action or failure to act as a result of the reliance.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 19-1901 § 19-1901. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1901.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1902 § 19-1902. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1902.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1903 § 19-1903. Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1903.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1904 § 19-1904. Fiduciary duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1904.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1905 § 19-1905. Application; governing law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1905.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1906 § 19-1906. Reasonable reliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1906.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1907 § 19-1907. Notice; exercise of decanting power.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1907.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1908 § 19-1908. Representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1908.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1909 § 19-1909. Court involvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1909.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1910 § 19-1910. Formalities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1910.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1911 § 19-1911. Decanting power under expanded distributive discretion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1911.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1912 § 19-1912. Decanting power under limited distributive discretion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1912.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1913 § 19-1913. Trust for beneficiary with disability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1913.md)
- [D.C. Code § 19-1914 § 19-1914. Protection of charitable interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T19_C19_S19-1914.md)

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