Valentine v. Kelner

BASKIN, Judge.

Drayton Valentine died in 1974. In his will he created a trust for the benefit of his son Drayton Chew Valentine. Drayton Valentine's wife, Julia Tedesco Valentine, was named guardian of the child and of his property, and the Philadelphia National Bank later became trustee. In 1977, Mrs. Valentine adopted Drayton Chew Valentine. She received an average of $3,000 a month from the trust; she spent the entire amount without obtaining prior court approval. During her guardianship Mrs. Valentine failed to file annual returns until the trial court entered an order in 1981 requiring…