Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.
Section 28-73-704 - Vacancy in trusteeship - Appointment of successor(a) A vacancy in a trusteeship occurs if: (1) a person designated as trustee rejects the trusteeship;(2) a person designated as trustee cannot be identified or does not exist;(4) a trustee is disqualified or removed;(6) a guardian of the person or conservator is appointed for an individual serving as trustee.(b) If one (1) or more cotrustees remain in office, a vacancy in a trusteeship need not be filled. A vacancy in a trusteeship must be filled if the trust has no remaining trustee.(c) A vacancy in a trusteeship of a noncharitable trust that is required to be filled must be filled in the following order of priority: (1) by a person designated in the terms of the trust to act as successor trustee;(2) by a person appointed by unanimous agreement of the qualified beneficiaries; or(3) by a person appointed by a court.(d) A vacancy in a trusteeship of a charitable trust that is required to be filled must be filled in the following order of priority: (1) by a person designated in the terms of the trust to act as successor trustee;(2) by a person selected by the charitable organizations expressly designated to receive distributions under the terms of the trust if the Attorney General concurs in the selection; or(3) by a person appointed by a court.(e) Whether or not a vacancy in a trusteeship exists or is required to be filled, a court may appoint an additional trustee or special fiduciary whenever the court considers the appointment necessary for the administration of the trust.Acts 2005, No. 1031, § 1.