(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; (3) a trustee resigns; (4) a trustee is disqualified or removed; (5) a trustee dies; or (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. (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; (3) a trustee resigns; (4) a trustee is disqualified or removed; (5) a trustee dies; or (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. (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; (3) a trustee resigns; (4) a trustee is disqualified or removed; (5) a trustee dies; or (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. (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; (3) a trustee resigns; (4) a trustee is disqualified or removed; (5) a trustee dies; or (6) a guardian of the person or conservator is appointed for an individual serving as trustee. (1) a person designated as trustee rejects the trusteeship; (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) 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. (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. (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.
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