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urn: urn:us-la:rs:9:2181
citation: "R.S. 9:2181"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 9 › Code Preliminary Title › Code Book III › Code Title II › Chapter 1 › Part VI › Subpart A"
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# General rule

A trustee is entitled to reasonable compensation from the trust estate for his services as trustee, unless the trust instrument provides otherwise or unless the trustee waives compensation.