Linde v. Linde

Appellant Arthur Linde (“Temporary Guardian”) appeals the final order of the trial court restoring Appellee Barrett Linde’s (“Ward”) full capacity. We affirm because the trial court did not abuse its discretion in both (i) restricting communication between the independent physician and Temporary Guardian throughout the physician’s examination of Ward, and (ii) precluding the introduction of Ward’s prior medical records at Ward’s suggestion of capacity hearing.

I. Facts

In early 2014, Temporary Guardian and his two sisters filed an emergency guardianship petition pursuant to section 744.3201 of…