Legal Opinion

Sanderson v. Aubrey

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided October 8, 1971No. 17248PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

MASSEY, Chief Justice.

The question posed by the instant appeal is whether the attempted revocation of a trust was effective. Holding that such was effective, judgment is affirmed.

In Texas “Every trust shall be revocable by the trustor during his lifetime, unless expressly made irrevocable by the terms of the instrument creating the same or by a supplement or amendment thereto.” Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St., Title 125A, and “The Texas Trust Act”, Art. 7425b et seq., specifically Sec. 41, “Revocable unless expressly made irrevocable”.

Restatement of the Law, Trusts, and under Chapter 10, “The…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. First National Bank v. OppenheimerHamilton County Probate Court · 1963
  2. Appling v. JayCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1965

3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Runyan v. MullinsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1993
  2. In Re the Estate of SandersSupreme Court of Kansas · 1996
  3. Jameson v. Bain, Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)1985
  4. Chambers v. ChambersCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1976
  5. Gardenhire v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2005

10 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.

Showing a preview — retrieve the full document via the Exa API.

Powered by the Exa API