Duty of Loyalty
type: Class
preferred label: Fiduciary Loyalty
alternative label: Loyalty Obligation
subclass of: RDYMSvTzMQvR5oJWYzguyJW
definition: Duty of loyalty is a legal obligation that requires fiduciaries to act in the best interests of their beneficiaries or principals, avoiding conflicts of interest and self-dealing. This duty ensures that fiduciaries prioritize the interests of those they serve above their own personal gain.
example: Corporate Director’s Decisions: A corporate director must make decisions that prioritize the best interests of the company and its shareholders, avoiding personal gains at their expense.
example: Employee Protecting Employer’s Interests: An employee must act in the best interests of their employer, avoiding activities that would harm the employer or benefit a competitor.
example: Executor Administering Estate: An executor must act in the best interests of the beneficiaries when managing the deceased’s estate, avoiding any self-dealing or conflicts of interest.
example: Financial Advisor Providing Unbiased Advice: A financial advisor must offer investment advice that is solely in the client’s best interest, without being influenced by personal gain or third-party incentives.
example: Trustee Managing Trust Assets: A trustee must manage trust assets exclusively for the benefit of the beneficiaries, avoiding any conflicts of interest.