Legal Opinion
Michael R. Pilkington v. Karen A. Pilkington
Indiana Court of Appeals
Decided March 2, 2017No. Court of Appeals Case 18A02-1605-PL-1086PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtShepard, Senior Judge
Michael Pilkington sued his stepmother, alleging she breached her duties as trustee of a trust created by her late husband, Michael’s father. The trial court dismissed the complaint with prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. We conclude that the court has authority to adjudicate Michael’s complaint, and reverse.
Pacts and Procedural History
Flannan and Karen Pilkington were married until Plannan’s death in 2006. At the time of his death, Flannan, Karen, Michael, and Patrick each owned percentage interests in five limited liability corporations that held real property. Flannan’s…
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3Cited by2 opinions
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