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Petition of First Interstate Bank of Denver, N.A., 767 P.2d 792

Facts

This case involves the sale of a nursing home by Montclair to Good Shepherd Health Facilities, Inc., financed through the issuance of $9,000,000 Series 1983–A bonds and $3,000,000 Subordinated Series 1983–B bonds. After Good Shepherd defaulted on payments, it proposed a refinancing plan that required the release of all security held by the trustee and the cancellation of the bonds. The trustee petitioned the probate court for approval to proceed with the refinancing, which was granted after a hearing.

This controversy arises from the sale of a nursing home by Montclair to Good Shepherd Health Facilities, Inc. (Good Shepherd). The purchase price of the nursing home was financed by the issuance by Adams County of $9,000,000 Series 1983–A bonds and $3,000,000 Subordinated Series 1983–B bonds.

Issue

Did the probate court have jurisdiction to cancel the bonds and approve the release of security interests held for the benefit of the bondholders?

Rule

The probate court has jurisdiction to determine every legal and equitable question arising out of or in connection with express trusts, and its powers are coextensive with those of the district court.

The probate court has jurisdiction to determine “every legal and equitable question arising out of or in connection with express trusts.”

Analysis

The court found that the trustee had explored all alternatives to maximize payments to bondholders and determined that refinancing was the only viable option. The court also noted that adequate notice was given to bondholders regarding the potential compromise of their interests, and that the limited partners had sufficient time to prepare for the proceedings.

The probate court, after several days of hearing, determined that HUD-insured financing was the only option available under the circumstances. The court concluded that the trustee acted in a “reasonable and prudent manner” and had “no realistic alternative” but to release the mortgage and security interests held for the benefit of the Series A and Series B bondholders, and to cancel both Series A and Series B bonds.

Conclusion

The Court of Appeals affirmed the probate court's decision, concluding that the trustee acted reasonably and prudently in seeking the refinancing and that the court had the authority to allow it.

The probate court's determination to allow the refinancing was within its authority and well supported by the evidence.

Who won?

The trustee and Good Shepherd prevailed in the case as the court upheld the probate court's decision to allow the refinancing and cancel the bonds.

We affirm.

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