Under the UPC, can a trustee be removed without a serious breach if all beneficiaries want removal and a suitable replacement is available?

• A. Yes.
• B. No.
• C. Only with court intervention.
• D. Only if the trustee consents.

Answer: (A)

When all beneficiaries agree and a suitable replacement is available, a trustee can be removed under the UPC without proving a serious breach. The beneficiaries’ unanimous consent to remove the trustee, paired with a ready successor, allows the trust to be reorganized smoothly without the need for a court to find fault in the trustee. This reflects the goal of administration in a way that serves the beneficiaries’ interests, giving them the power to adjust who runs the trust when they all agree. The other options imply that removal must wait for a breach, or that the trustee must consent, or that court intervention is always required, which isn’t necessary if every beneficiary approves and a replacement is ready.