Hatch v. Lallo, Unpublished Decision (3-27-2002)

This cause was heard upon the record in the trial court. Each error assigned has been reviewed and the following disposition is made: Appellant, Shawn W. Hatch, appeals from the judgment of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division, which held that the decedent, Laddie Lallo, failed to create a valid inter vivos trust. We reverse and remand.

Appellant filed a complaint for a declaratory judgment, seeking an order declaring that the decedent had created a valid inter vivos trust and named Appellant as successor trustee and beneficiary. Appellee, Larry Lallo, the decedent's son…