TeGrotenhuis v. Rice

The appellant, Justin David TeGroten-huis, appeals the trial court’s order dismissing his third amended complaint with prejudice. We affirm, but comment briefly on the appellant’s status as a contingent beneficiary.

The appellant’s grandmother died testate. Her will provided that certain portions of her estate should be transferred into three separate trusts with the appellant’s grandfather as the income beneficiary. After the appellant’s grandfather disclaimed his interest, the grandmother’s children, including the appellant’s father, became the income beneficiaries. The appellant is seeking…