§ 64.2-777 – General powers of trustee
A. A trustee, without authorization by the court, may exercise:
1. Powers conferred by the terms of the trust; and
2. Except as limited by the terms of the trust: a. All powers over the trust property that an unmarried competent owner has over individually owned property; b. Any other powers appropriate to achieve the proper investment, management, and distribution of the trust property; and c. Any other powers conferred by this chapter.
B. The exercise of a power is subject to the fiduciary duties prescribed by this article.
C. Any reference in a trust instrument incorporating the powers authorized under § 64.2-105 shall not be construed to limit powers a trustee may exercise pursuant to this section, unless the settlor expressly states in the trust instrument that such reference should be so construed.