Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 709 § 709.270 — Disclosure of communications and writings
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 709 ·
Oregon Code § 709.270·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Disclosure of communications and writings.
A trust company shall, except as otherwise provided
in this section, keep inviolate all communications and writings made to or by
the trustees touching the existence, condition, management and administration
of any private trust confided to it. A creditor or stockholder is not entitled
to disclosure or knowledge of the communication or writing. However, the
officers, manager, trust officer, secretary or attorney of the trust company
may know of the communication or writing. In any suit or proceeding touching
the existence, condition, management or administration of the trust, the court
in which the matter is pending may require disclosure of the communication or
writing. [Amended by 1973 c.797 §202; 1997 c.631 §217]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 709.270
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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