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You mentioned an estate and a trust. I assume the estate was transferred to a trust upon the death of the testator.

You must review the terms of the trust to determine if there is a provision for the appointment of a successor trustee. The provisions set forth in the document that created the trust are the only rules that can be followed in managing the trust property. They spell out the powers of the trustee and should address every situation. The trust owns the property and manages it through a human being, the trustee. If there are no provisions for terminating the trust or appointing a successor trustee then a court must create those powers via a court order. You should consult with an attorney if you need expert help in interpreting the trust.

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