Brother withheld trust documents; Wisconsin appeals court upholds contempt
In a contentious family trust dispute in Wisconsin, Todd A Mackoway was found in contempt by the court. His sister, Anne M Bartnik, pushed for his removal as trustee, claiming he neglected his duties. Mackoway's failure to provide requested financial documents and his attempts to challenge Bartnik's legal representation contributed to the court's decision, which was ultimately upheld by the…
A family dispute in Wisconsin led to an appeals court upholding a contempt ruling against a brother who refused to hand over requested financial documents to his sister. The case, Anne M Bartnik v. Todd A Mackoway, was decided by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals on November 10, 2026, confirming a Marathon County Circuit Court order finding Mackoway guilty of remedial contempt.
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