In re St. Clair Trust Reformation

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS No. 120,050 In the Matter of the JILL PETRIE ST. CLAIR TRUST REFORMATION. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. Appellate courts have de novo review of cases decided on the basis of documents and stipulated facts. 2. K.S.A. 58a-415 permits reformation of a trust to conform the terms to the settlor's intention if proved by clear and convincing evidence that both the settlor's intent and the term of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement. Appeal from Sedgwick District Court; ERIC A. COMMER, judge. Opinion filed…