Demoville v. Johnson

BRIDGES, J.,

for the court:

¶ 1. Dixie DeMoville Johnson (Dixie) filed a petition for appointment of conservator in the Chancery Court of Lee County, Mississippi, seeking an appointment of a conservator over the person and estate of her mother, Mrs. Margie DeMoville. The petition was filed as a result of her mother’s failing mental health and the belief that Margaret DeMoville (Margaret), Dixie’s younger sister, was transferring assets from the estate to herself for her own benefit.

¶ 2. Margaret filed an answer opposing the appointment of a conservator and during the course of the proceedings,…