In Re Guardianship of Dougherty

Wolff, Presiding Judge.

Dr. Clyde H. Dougherty appeals from the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division decision and entry which stated that Dougherty lacked standing “to except to the account not being a devisee or legatee or an heir-at-law.” The court dismissed Dougherty’s exceptions and approved the account at issue.

Dr. Dougherty is the stepson of Fannie Dougherty, who was ninety-four years old at the time this case was before the trial court. On July 7,1988, Dr. Dougherty filed exceptions to the second accounting for Fannie Dougherty. Attached to the exceptions were: (1)…