32-18-1-5. Trustee; removal upon petition of assignor or creditor

IN Code § 32-18-1-5 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 5. (a) If the trustee fails to comply with the provisions of sections 1 through 4 of this chapter, the judge of the circuit court, superior court, or probate court, or the clerk of the circuit court may, at the instance of the assignor or a creditor, by petition:

(1) remove the trustee; and

(2) appoint another suitable person as trustee.

(b) A replacement trustee shall:

(1) comply with the requirements specified in this chapter;

(2) immediately take possession and control of the property assigned; and

(3) enter upon the execution of the trust, as provided in this chapter.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-12-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.137.