Matter of Guardianship of Nelson

Christine Thompson appeals from an order of the Third Judicial District Court appointing respondent, Shirley Giarratana guardian of the person and estate of Naomi Nelson, an incapacitated person.

Naomi Nelson is a 56-year-old single woman who has been a patient at Warm Springs State Hospital since April 18, 1941. Christine Thompson and Shirley Giarratana are sisters of Naomi. They both reside in California.

On March 25, 1982, Christine Thompson filed a petition requesting that Naomi be declared incapacitated and that she be appointed Naomi’s guardian. On May 25, 1982, a second petition for…