Schwan v. Permann

*681This is the second appeal arising out of a dispute between various beneficiaries of The Walter C. Permann Separate Property Trust (Trust). Pursuant to the express terms of the Trust, Donna Schwan, Eileen Ostrosky, and Alexis Johnson (collectively, plaintiffs) are entitled to certain proceeds from the Trust if they are employed by Control Master Products, Inc. (Control Master Products or company) at the death of Walter C. Permann, the owner, and his spouse, Verla D. Permann.1

Following a bench trial, the probate court excused Schwan's and Johnson's noncompliance with the employment condition…