Grounds include serious breach, lack of cooperation among co-trustees, unfitness or persistent failure to administer effectively, and substantial change in circumstances where removal serves the beneficiaries' interests.
Unanimous beneficiary request supports removal in some circumstances.
Alternative Names:
Trustee Removal|Petition to Remove Trustee
Why it Matters?
The Uniform Trust Code permits removal on unanimous beneficiary request where removal serves their interests, is not inconsistent with a material trust purpose, and a suitable successor is available, which provides a route that does not require proving breach. Hostility between trustee and beneficiaries alone is insufficient unless it impairs administration. Documenting administrative failure rather than personality conflict is the productive approach.
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Frequently asked questions
Is proving breach required?
Does hostility justify removal?
