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HomeEducation CodeCh. 1Art. 1§ 21106 Grantor'S Trustee Powers Election

§ 21106 Grantor'S Trustee Powers Election

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§ 21106 Grantor'S Trustee Powers Election

Key Takeaways

  • •The person giving away property can choose to keep control over it while they're alive.
  • •They can decide how the property is used and managed, even if they gave it to someone else.
  • •This only applies if they specifically say so in the agreement when giving the property away.

Example

A grandparent gives a house to a charity but wants to keep living in it and taking care of it.

The grandparent can write in the agreement that they get to stay in the house and manage it as long as they're alive, even though they gave it away.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 21106 Grantor'S Trustee Powers Election

The grantor, by a provision in the grant, may elect, in relation to the property conveyed, and in relation to the erection, maintenance, and management of the institution, to perform, during his life, all the duties and exercise all the powers which, by the terms of the grant, are enjoined upon and vested in the trustee or trustees. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

grantortrusteedutiespowersproperty conveyederection, maintenance, and management of the institution

Related Statutes

  • § 21107 Spousal Trustee Powers After Death
  • § 21100 Public Welfare Property Grants
  • § 21101 Trustee Powers And Duties
  • § 21102 Grantor Authority For Education
  • § 21104 Free Access To University Lectures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 21106.
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