In Re Estates of Carrigan

DUNAGAN, Chief Justice.

This appeal arose because of an order entered by the County Judge of Smith County, Texas, wherein the court appointed Jerry Davenport as guardian of the Estate of Mary Christine Carrigan and David Homer Carrigan, minors. Mr. Davenport is the children’s natural grandfather and their adoptive father since the death of the children’s natural father. Prior to the children’s attaining the age of 14 years, Mrs. Vivía S. Turquette was appointed by the County Court and did qualify as guardian of their Estates. However, under the provisions of Sec. 118(b) 1 of the Texas Probate…