Legal Opinion
Howard v. Jenkins (In re Howard)
Court of Appeals of Arkansas
Decided January 16, 2019No. CV-18-397PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLarry D. Vaught, Judge
This appeal arises from Sarah Howard Jenkins's1 petition for guardianship over the person and estate of her mother, Vivian Howard. Vivian appeals the Jefferson County Circuit Court's order requiring Sarah and her sister Risie Howard to work together to immediately obtain a professional evaluation of Vivian's medical condition.2 We affirm the circuit court's order.
Vivian is ninety-two years old. She is deaf and partially blind, uses a wheelchair, and has been cared for in her home by her daughter Risie since 2012. In July 2017, Vivian's daughter Sarah filed a petition for guardianship of the…
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- Cato v. Craighead County Circuit CourtSupreme Court of Arkansas · 2009
- Freeman v. RushtonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 2005
- Graham v. MathenySupreme Court of Arkansas · 2009
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