C.R.S.
Section 15-5-706
Removal of trustee
(1)
The settlor, a cotrustee, or a beneficiary may request the court to remove a trustee, or a trustee may be removed by the court on its own initiative.(2)
The court may remove a trustee if:(a)
The trustee has committed a serious breach of trust;(b)
Lack of cooperation among cotrustees substantially impairs the administration of the trust;(c)
Because of unfitness, unwillingness, or persistent failure of the trustee to administer the trust effectively, the court determines that removal of the trustee best serves the interests of the beneficiaries; or(d)
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There has been a substantial change of circumstances or removal is requested by all of the qualified beneficiaries;(II)
The court finds that removal of the trustee best serves the interests of all of the beneficiaries and is not inconsistent with a material purpose of the trust; and(III)
A suitable cotrustee or successor trustee is available.(3)
Pending a final decision on a request to remove a trustee, or in lieu of or in addition to removing a trustee, the court may order such appropriate relief pursuant to section 15-5-1001 (2) as may be necessary to protect the trust property or the interests of the beneficiaries.
Source:
Section 15-5-706 — Removal of trustee, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-15.pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).