Trustee power to seek directions secures court guidance on trust administration while protecting trustees acting in good faith. Trustees of express or constructive trusts for public charitable or religious purposes may petition the court where substantial trust property lies for opinion, advice or direction on management or administration; the court may refuse matters unsuitable for summary disposal, decide forthwith or fix a hearing with service or publication of notice, and must afford interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard. A trustee stating facts in good faith and acting on the court's direction is deemed to have discharged personal responsibility in that matter.