Christie v. Kimball

Opinion

GILBERT, P. J.

In probate court, nothing speaks more eloquently or provides more insight into factual and legal issues than an accounting.

Here the probate court lacked sufficient information to mle on three consolidated cases involving a trust. It determined that an accounting could well serve that purpose. We conclude the probate court’s general power to supervise administration of trusts permits it to order a trustee’s accounting on its own motion. We further conclude that such an order standing alone is not appealable.

Danita Christie, a trustee, appeals an order requiring her to file…