First National Bank & Trust Co. of Wyoming v. Finkbiner

Plaintiffs, as the remaindermen of an inter vivos trust, commenced an action for a declaratory judgment and other relief against the bank, as trustee, and against Becky Boehler, 1 as the life beneficiary, claiming that the trustee was administering the trust in violation of the rights of the remaindermen. The basis of plaintiffs’ claim to a large extent is dependent upon the power conferred upon the trustee by a provision in the trust authorizing the trustee to invade principal for the proper care and support of Becky. The joint answer and counterclaim of the defendants also requested the…