Estate Of Sven H. Elstrom, V.elisabeth Ellstrom-bauer

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON In the Matter of the Estate of SVEN H. ELLSTROM, deceased, No. 78452-8-1 Respondent, DIVISION ONE V. UNPUBLISHED OPINION ELISABETH ELLSTROM-BAUER, FILED: June 10, 2019 MANN, A.C.J. — In construing an instrument creating a trust, the court's paramount duty is to ascertain the maker's intent and effectuate that intent. The intent is derived from the instrument as a whole and we construe specific provisions in light of the entire document. Applying these principles, the trial court correctly concluded that the co-personal…