Petition for Resignation by Trustee
(NY)

Summary

This template is a petition to the court to revoke letters of trusteeship in New York. It contains practical guidance and drafting notes. Permission to resign is granted in the court's discretion, and the trustee must provide good cause for his/her request. Notice must be provided to the parties as the court directs. This template may require modification based on the specific facts involved. For a full listing of key content related to estate plans for married or partnered people in New York, see Estate Plan for Individual with Spouse or Partner Resource Kit (NY). For more information on trusts in general, see Characteristics and Uses of Trusts (NY), Requirements and Restrictions on Trust Purposes and Administration (NY), and Revocation, Amendment, and Termination of Trusts (NY).