Maenhoudt v. Stanley Bank

Marquardt, J.:

Golda Maenhoudt, through Frances Rose, attomey-in-fact, and Frances Rose, individually, appeal the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to Stanley Bank (Bank) and Joe Jackson. We reverse in part, dismiss in part, and remand with directions.

Rose is Maenhoudt’s niece. In June 2002, Maenhoudt, who was 90 years old, had a stroke. She was treated at a hospital and discharged to a nursing home.

Maenhoudt executed a trust agreement naming Rose as trustee. The trust agreement allowed Rose to handle Maenhoudt’s financial affairs, which included two certificates of deposit (CDs) in the…