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Judge appoints son as temporary conservator for Dorothy A. Stewart; court schedules review
Summary
The chancery court appointed Russell Wade Stewart as temporary conservator for his mother, Dorothy A. Stewart, citing her limited assets (about $4,000) and need for assistance. The court set a review date for October 1 to consider any objections and further investigation.
The county chancery court presided by Judge David D. Wolfe appointed Russell Wade Stewart as temporary conservator for his mother, Dorothy A. Stewart, after counsel said Stewart is living in Blakeford Rehab at Burton Hills and is likely unable to manage her finances.
Counsel for the petitioner reported that Stewart has roughly $4,000 in liquid assets and no land. During sworn testimony, Russell Wade Stewart identified himself as Dorothy Stewart’s son and said he has held power of attorney for 10 years. When asked whether he believed his mother competent, Stewart said, “I do not.” The court found there was an immediate need for someone to act on her behalf.
Judge Wolfe entered a temporary conservatorship appointing Stewart and, noting the court’s statutory bond requirement does not exceed $10,000 for these assets, waived a bond at this stage. The court set a review in about 90 days and directed counsel to further investigate any competing claims; the review was set for October 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Counsel noted that the ward expressed opposition to the proposed conservator but did not articulate specific reasons during the in‑court meeting; the judge said the temporary appointment was to allow further investigation and to protect the ward while the matter proceeds. The court instructed parties that further evidence and any objections could be presented at the review date.
