Thacker v. Schlagel

Opinion by

Judge VOGT.

Petitioners, Cassandra Thacker and Kayla Thacker (grandchildren), beneficiaries and interested persons under the Ethel Mae Schlagel Trust, appeal the trial court’s order denying their petition for appointment of a successor trustee. We affirm.

In 1991, Ethel Mae Schlagel executed a general power of attorney granting her husband, Jake Schlagel, Jr., broad authority to manage her financial affairs. At the same time, the Schlagels created the Trust, which provided for income for Mrs. Schlagel during her lifetime and the disposition of any remaining trust assets to family…