Legal Opinion
In Re Orshansky
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided August 15, 2002No. 02-PR-170PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GLICKMAN, Associate Judge:
Jane Pollack appeals from the appointment of Harry J. Jordan as general guardian and conservator for her aunt, Mollie Orshansky. In addition to challenging the probate court’s jurisdiction, Ms. Pollack principally contends that the court abused its discretion when it rejected Ms. Orshan-sky’s own arrangements for her incapacity and, against her and her family’s wishes, appointed Mr. Jordan, a District of Columbia lawyer who had no prior relationship with her. Mr. Jordan, joined by Tanja H. Castro, the attorney whom the probate court appointed to represent Ms.…
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