S.C. Code Ann. § 62-7-815 – General powers of trustee

(a) A trustee, without authorization by the court, may exercise:
1. (1) powers conferred by the terms of the trust; and
2. (2) except as limited by the terms of the trust:
  1. (A) all powers over the trust property which an unmarried competent owner has over individually owned property;
  2. (B) any other powers appropriate to achieve the proper investment, management, and distribution of the trust property; and
  3. (C) any other powers conferred by this part.
(b) The exercise of a power is subject to the fiduciary duties prescribed by this part.