Atwood v. Holmes

Magney, Justice.

Winnifred B. Atwood, on her own behalf and, originally, as natural guardian of her three minor children, Thomas G., Alexander B., and Joyce W., brought action to procure a declaratory judgment as to the meaning and proper construction of the terms of a living trust created by Herbert J. Atwood during his lifetime. The action was brought against the trustees of the trust; William E. Atwood as residuary legatee of the estate of Jay H. Atwood, deceased; Arthur G. Ryan as administrator of the estate of Roland H. Tietze, deceased; and William E. Atwood. The court made findings of…