Florida District Courts of Appeal, 1983

Cohen v. Friedland

Cohen v. Friedland
Florida District Courts of Appeal · Decided July 12, 1983 · Baskin, Ferguson, Schwartz
447 So. 2d 896; 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19878 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Cohen v. Friedland

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM.

In a judicial proceeding instituted by the settlor to revoke a trust, the alleged failure of the trustee to take a position in response to the court’s inquiry as to whether he wishes to continue as trustee does not constitute a failure by the trustee to discharge his fiduciary duties. If it were necessary to reach the factual question, the evidence shows clearly by the trustee’s own testimony that he has “exercised and will continue to exercise his best judgment” in accordance with the trust agreement. Further, it affirmatively appears that there is no other basis for removal of the trustee.

The order discharging the trustee and dissolving the trust is reversed; the cause is remanded with instructions to enter judgment for appellants.

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