Trolan

*942 This appeal arises out of a dispute between six siblings over the interpretation of the Trolan Family Trust (the trust), created *943 by their parents in 1974. Upon the death of their mother in 2015, the siblings became cotrustees of the trust, with the power to act by majority vote. Five of the siblings, Appellants in this matter, agreed to maintain the assets in trust, hoping they would increase in value for the next generation. The sixth sibling, Respondent, asked for distribution of her share of the trust in cash, setting the stage for the instant appeal. Upon a petition filed by Appellants, the trial court interpreted the trust to require liquidation and distribution of the trust assets upon the death of the last surviving parent, based primarily on a provision requiring distribution to any beneficiary when he or she turned 30 years old. The court removed the siblings as trustees and ordered the replacement trustee to liquidate and distribute the trust assets, as all parties were over 30.

Appellants contend the trial court erred in making these findings and orders; additionally, they argue the court erred in ordering the trust to pay Respondent's attorney fees and costs…