[WSBAPT] level of distrust/animosity of PR reason for removal

[Shannon Jones]

As relates to a fiduciary (trustee):
A Trustee may be removed and a successor appointed for reasonable cause, which may include a conflict of interest between the trustee beneficiary and other trust beneficiaries. See RCW 11.98.039 and also Waits v. Hamlin, 55 Wn.App. 193, 776 P.2d, 1003 (1989).  A court has discretion to remove a trustee on the ground that bad will or ill feeling between the trustee and the beneficiaries would be detrimental to execution of the Trust. See Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Ctr v Holman, 107 Wn.2d 693, 732 P.2d 974(1987).


From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Diane J. Kiepe
Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:55 AM
To: 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv' <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] level of distrust/animosity of PR reason for removal
Importance: High

Hello -

I feel like someone once shared that bad blood is a reason for removal of PR - if I am remember right, I am hoping someone can share that case with me.


Diane J. Kiepe
Douglas Eden, P.S.
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Spokane, WA  99201
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