Court appoints co-guardians for Connor McMullen after medical certificate of incapacity

A Chambers County probate court on the record appointed permanent co-guardians of the person for Connor Michael McMullen after admitting a physician certificate of medical examination into evidence.

The court admitted the certificate, dated Dec. 23, 2025, which listed diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability and concluded the proposed ward is totally incapacitated. Counsel for the applicants moved the certificate into evidence and the judge admitted it without objection.

Sylvia Marie McMullen, identified in court as Connor’s mother, described daily care needs and financial incapacity, saying she and Connor’s father live with him and handle his routine. "I have to prepare his meals so that he can eat," she testified. She added the family handles shopping and transportation and that Connor "does not know how to sign his own signature."

David McMullen, identified as Connor’s father, confirmed his wife’s testimony and acknowledged the court requirement to file annual reports about Connor’s condition and location. Counsel reported submitted billing for three hours of work on the matter and asked the judge to approve fees.

After hearing the testimony and reviewing the submitted physician certificate, the judge approved permanent co-guardianship of the person with full authority, approved the requested fees, and ordered a $50 cash bond in connection with the guardianship. The court recorded no objections on the record at the hearing.

The order requires annual reporting to the court on the ward’s condition and location; the judge completed the matter and moved to the next docket item.