Ackley v. Loughlin

EMBRY, Justice.

Alice Ackley appeals from final judgment ordering her removal as trustee of a trust created by the will of Chester W. Loughlin. The trust officer of Central Bank of Alabama was substituted for her and appointed trustee. This action was commenced by Viola I. Loughlin, the widow of Chester W. Loughlin, against her stepdaughter (the testator’s daughter), Alice Ackley, seeking her removal as trustee.

Chester W. Loughlin died testate on 4 April 1979. His will provided for the appointment of his widow as executrix but she renounced the appointment in favor of Alice Ackley. The will…