In re Certain Trusts Dated 1954 to 1970

12. In re Certain Trusts Dated 1954 to 1970

Citation: No. 2024-0754-BWD, 2025 WL 2320427 (Del. Ch. Aug. 11, 2025)

Relevant Facts

• The matter involves 14 trusts created between 1954 and 1970.

• Respondents are Mario Alberto Benjamin Franchetti (“Benjamin”) and Maria Fiora Pirri Ardizzone (“Fiora”).

• The property is divided into groups, including Group D trusts (Trusts 11 through 14).

• Respondents filed a motion for partial summary judgment.

Legal Issues

Whether respondents’ motion for partial summary judgment should be granted regarding the disposition of the Group D trust property.

Positions of the Parties

Respondents: Filed a motion for partial summary judgment seeking a determination that the Group D trust property be held in further trust for Fiora.

Petitioners: Not identified in the brief order.

Decision of the Court

The Motion for Partial Summary Judgment was GRANTED.

Reasons for the Decision

• The court found good cause to grant the motion.

• The property of the Group D trusts (Trusts 11 through 14) shall be held in further trust for Fiora, administered by the trustees in accordance with the trust terms.

• This is a brief trial order with limited detail.