Fiduciary Duty

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Fiduciary Duty?

A person acting in a fiduciary capacity is held to a high standard of honesty and full disclosure and must not obtain a personal benefit at the expense of the person to whom the duty is owed.

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