Henderson v. Cook, Trustee for Noojin

OPINION BY JUSTICE CLEO E. POWELL

In this appeal, we consider the effect of altered assignments of error and whether a circuit court can delegate its authority to approve or deny final accountings submitted by a trustee and conservator to the Commissioner of Accounts.

I. BACKGROUND

In 2011, upon petition of Moni Henderson, Stephanie P. Cook ("Trustee") was appointed Guardian and Conservator for Thomas E. Noojin, an incapacitated adult, and Trustee for the Noojin Living Trust ("Trust"). Henderson is Thomas's daughter and one of the beneficiaries of the Trust. Her brother, Joseph E. Noojin, is the…