In re Donovan

This is an application to fix and allow the costs and disbursements of the attorney for the petitioner, and the fees of the guardian ad litem and the commissioner, in a proceeding to determine whether Edward J. Donovan was incompetent to manage himself and his property.

In accordance with the practice of this department, the commissioner was appointed by order dated December 4, 1969. Upon the inquisition, held on January 27, 1970, by the commissioner and a Sheriff’s jury, it was found that Edward J. Donovan was incompetent to manage his affairs and his property, by reason of mental illness.…