Godfrey v. Chandley

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Herd, J.:

This case pertains to the construction of a testamentary trust established by the decedent Jim Chandley. Chandley died in 1986. His will was probated and administered in Stevens County District Court. J. Richard Godfrey was appointed acting trustee in accordance with the terms of the testamentary trust established by Chandley’s will.

Chandley devised substantially all of his property to his wife, Peggy Chandley. Under the terms of a testamentary trust, he created a life estate for the benefit of Peggy with the remainder to pass to named heirs.…