# Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.01: Duties of trustee generally

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.01

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.01
- **Heading:** Duties of trustee generally
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 58 / Chapter 5808 / § 5808.01

## Text

January 1, 2007 House Bill 416 - 126th General Assembly Upon acceptance of a trusteeship, the trustee shall administer the trust in good faith, in accordance with its terms and purposes and the interests of the beneficiaries, and in accordance with Chapters 5801. to 5811. of the Revised Code.

## Nearby sections

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- [Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.03 § 5808.03. Multiple beneficiaries - duty of impartiality](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.03.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.04 § 5808.04. Duty to act as prudent person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.04.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.05 § 5808.05. Reasonable administrative costs allowed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.05.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.06 § 5808.06. Trustee to use any special skills or expertise](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.06.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.07 § 5808.07. Delegation of powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.07.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.08 § 5808.08. Direction of settlor contrary to terms - power of modification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.08.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.09 § 5808.09. Taking control and protection of property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.09.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.10 § 5808.10. Adequate records of administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.10.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.11 § 5808.11. Enforcement and defense of claims](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.11.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.12 § 5808.12. Collection of trust property - successor trustees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.12.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 5808.13 § 5808.13. Keeping beneficiaries informed - requests - required reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T58_C5808_S5808.13.md)
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