Shurtleff v. In re United Effort Plan Trust

This was an appeal from the probate court's order requiring the State to make an interim payment of the Special Fiduciary's fees incurred in administering the United Effort Plan Trust. The State argued that the probate court abused its discretion and acted contrary to Utah law. The State also challenged the probate court's denial of its motions for reconsideration, extension of time, and contribution. The Supreme Court (1) concluded that the probate court did not abuse its discretion or act contrary to Utah law when it found that justice and equity required the State to make an interim payment to the Special Fiduciary; (2) affirmed the court's grant of the Special Fiduciary's motion for fees; and (3) affirmed the court's denial of the State's other motions. View "Shurtleff v. In re United Effort Plan Trust" on Justia Law