Banks v. Means

DURHAM, Chief Justice:

INTRODUCTION

{1 Decedent's children, Kenneth Alan Banks, Susan Banks Baker, and Bransford Michael Banks brought an action against decedent's sister, Nancy Means ("Ms.Means") seeking enforcement of a 1992 trust that was purportedly modified by a 1999 amendment. Under the terms of the 1999 amendment, Ms. Means would become the sole beneficiary of the trust, while the Banks children would become contingent beneficiaries. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the Banks children. Ms. Means appealed, arguing that the trial court erred by (1) granting the Banks…