---
urn: urn:us-la:rs:9:2241
citation: "R.S. 9:2241"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 9 › Code Preliminary Title › Code Book III › Code Title II › Chapter 1 › Part X"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1983, number: 622, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2003, number: 480, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
  - { year: 2008, number: 325, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
---

# General rule

The trustee shall select the attorney to handle legal matters relating to the trust. The appointment of an attorney in the trust instrument is not binding on the trustee.