Lehmann v. Bank of America, N.A.

KURT S. ODENWALD, Judge.

Introduction

Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank”) appeals from the judgment of the probate division of the Circuit Court of St. Louis City (“probate court”) granting summary judgment in favor of Respondents Mary L. Lehmann, Kenneth L. Lehmann, and Frederick W. Lehmann, IV (“Respondents”). Respondents sought the removal of Bank as corporate trustee of a trust executed by Frederick W. Lehmann, III (“the Settlor”) in favor of Respondents. Bank alleged that its removal as corporate trustee triggered the payment of a distribution fee set forth in the applicable fee schedule. The…