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#21-562 Haggerty v. Thornton, S271483. (D078049; 68 Cal.App.5th 1003; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2019-00028694-PR-TR-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a probate proceeding. This case presents the following issue: Can a trust be modified according to the statutory procedures for revocation of a trust (Prob. Code, § 15401) if the trust instrument itself sets forth identical procedures for modification and revocation?

Review granted: 12/22/2021

Case fully briefed: 7/20/2022

Case ordered on calendar: 11/15/2023

To be argued on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 9:00 am, in Los Angeles. Counsel will have the option to appear in person, or remotely via video Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 2023-05-11.

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.