In Re the Guardianship & Conservatorship of Miller

Abbott, J.:

Rex S. Miller, the Nebraska guardian and conservator for Frederick J. Miller, appeals from a judgment awarding attorney fees to Eric W. Severson who petitioned for the appointment of a Kansas guardian and conservator for Frederick J. Miller. At the time the petition was filed, Severson was aware that Frederick Miller had a guardian and conservator in Nebraska. Laboring under a number of theories, the Nebraska guardian and conservator challenges jurisdiction, alleges that the principles of comity preclude exercise of jurisdiction, and challenges the award of attorney fees.

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