Wilmington Trust Company v. Haskell

DUFFY, Chancellor:

Wilmington Trust Company, Trustee under inter vivos and testamentary trusts established by Harry G. Haskell, seeks instructions as to the right of Christopher D. Haskell, an adopted son of Trustor’s natural son, Harry G. Haskell, Jr., to receive income and/or principal under those trusts which name as beneficiaries the “issue” of Mr. Haskell, Sr., or Mr. Haskell, Jr., respectively. The Court appointed a Guardian ad litem for Christopher, who is a minor, and another Guardian ad litem for other minor beneficiaries (Respondents). This is the decision on cross motions for…