2022 Indiana Code
Title 30. Trusts and Fiduciaries
Article 4. Trust Code
Chapter 3. Rules Governing the Rights, Powers, Duties, Liabilities, and Remedies of the Parties to a Trust
30-4-3-33. Trustee Vacancies; Priority for Filling Vacancy
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.
As added by P.L.238-2005, SEC.39.
