Foster v. Gilliam

¶1 Special appointments became necessary in this trust proceeding because appellant Laurance Foster, who served at various times as a trustee, violated his fiduciary duty. We conclude the trial court did not err in denying Foster’s request for a jury trial and in holding him personally responsible for amounts due to minor beneficiaries and for the expenses incurred by the special appointees. All judgments are affirmed.

FACTS

¶2 Lloyd and Alice Foster died, leaving an estate consisting primarily of real estate in Hawaii and a bank account. The value of the gross probate estate was estimated at…