Minnesota Statutes
Minn. Stat. § 501C.1004 (2026)
Attorney Fees And Costs
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In a judicial proceeding involving the administration of a trust, the court, as justice and equity may require, may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, to any party from the trust that is the subject of the judicial proceeding.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4
cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2019–2026 · leading case: Lund v. Lund, 924 N.W.2d 274 (Minn. Ct. App. 2019).
Lund v. Lund, 924 N.W.2d 274 (Minn. Ct. App. 2019). “Did the district court err in concluding the common-law standard for an award of trustees' attorney fees and costs is superseded by Minn. Stat. § 501C.1004 (2018)? ANALYSIS I.”
In RE: The Matter of the Irrevocable Trust of Myron E. Childs, dated November 2, 2000 (Minn. Ct. App. 2026). “” Minn. Stat. § 501C.1004 (2024); see also In re Jorgenson Family Tr.”
In the Matter of the Leonard E. Erlandson & Marion L. Erlandson Irrevocable Trust (Minn. Ct. App. 2024). “” Minn. Stat. § 501C.1004 (2022). Appellant contends that he is entitled to his attorney fees because his litigation (1) “successfully established that he and Kenneth were the only Trust contributors entitled to repayment from the proceeds” of the property; (2) “prevented the…”
In the Matter of the Trust Created under Agreement By & Between Barbara A Gaughan, Settlor, & Barbara A Gaughan, ... (Minn. Ct. App. 2025). “5 § 501C.1004 (2024); see also In re Jorgenson Fam.”
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