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Indiana Code Title 30. Trusts and Fiduciaries § 30-4-3-33

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 33. (a) In addition to the terms of a trust regarding the circumstances under which a trustee vacancy occurs, a trustee vacancy occurs if:

(1) a person designated as trustee does not accept being trustee;

(2) a person designated as trustee cannot be identified or does not exist;

(3) a trustee resigns;

(4) a trustee is disqualified or removed;

(5) a trustee dies;  or

(6) the person designated as trustee lacks capacity.

(b) Except as provided in the terms of a trust, if a trust has at least two (2) cotrustees and at least one (1) cotrustee remains in office, a cotrustee vacancy is not required to be filled.  A cotrustee vacancy must be filled if the trust has no remaining cotrustee.

(c) Except as provided in the terms of a trust, a trustee vacancy of a noncharitable trust that is required to be filled must be filled according to the following priority:

(1) A person designated in the terms of the trust to act as successor trustee.

(2) A person appointed by a majority of the qualified beneficiaries.

(3) A person appointed by the court.

(d) Except as provided in the terms of a trust, a trustee vacancy of a charitable trust that is required to be filled must be filled according to the following priority:

(1) A person designated in the terms of the trust to be successor trustee.

(2) A person:

(A) selected by the charitable organizations expressly designated to receive distributions under the terms of the trust;  and

(B) whose selection is approved by the attorney general.

(3) A person appointed by the court.

(e) Regardless of whether a trustee vacancy exists or is required to be filled, the court may appoint an additional trustee or a special fiduciary if the court considers the appointment necessary for the administration of the trust.

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