Opinion ID: 1910412
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Heading Rank: 7

Heading: remainder beneficiaries seek court directive

Text: In addition to their original action to declare rights, on August 15, 2005, the remainder beneficiaries also moved for a declaration of rights. In their motion, they asked the county court to decide three issues as a matter of law in order to guide the parties in resolving their dispute. The remainder beneficiaries asked, restated: (1) Does the court or trustee determine the propriety of distributions under the trust? (2) Can the trustee deny payments for billings related to Ruth's care, accrued before her death but not submitted until after her death? (3) If billings submitted after Ruth's death may be paid, what standards should the trustee use in determining whether to pay the expenses? The remainder beneficiaries further stated: The factual development of the case can still proceed to an ultimate determination of rights based upon the Court's legal guidance ....