In Re Willard R. Sparks Revocable Trust 2004

Syllabus

This declaratory judgment action involves a multi-million dollar trust and a co-beneficiary and co-trustee's request for a detailed accounting and a liquidation plan. The case was dismissed, and the managing trustee filed a motion for Rule 11 sanctions. The trial court found multiple Rule 11 violations by the petitioner and awarded $200,000 in sanctions. Finding no abuse of discretion, we affirm.