In Re Guardianship of Pruitt

OPINION

HUNTER, Judge:

In January, 1990, Ruby A. Pruitt, the second wife of Ottis A. Pruitt, petitioned the district court to appoint a guardian for Ottis, who was admitted to a nursing home when he became physically and mentally impaired. Appellant Sid Tolbert was appointed guardian and supervised the guardianship account consisting of Ottis’ mineral leasehold and monthly royalty payments. Because these funds were initially adequate to pay Ottis’ nursing bills, his social security benefits and interest from two certificates of deposit, which he held in joint tenancy with his two children,…