In Re Estate of Nelson

In 1956, George Herman Nelson (George) was declared incompetent to manage his estate and person. Petitioner, the American National Bank & Trust Company (Bank), was appointed the guardian of his estate, and respondent, Robert Nelson (Nelson), George’s brother, was appointed the guardian of his person. Both guardians served in their respective capacities continuously until George’s death on September 14,1992.

As a military veteran, George received monthly benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). After his adjudication, George’s VA benefits were paid to the Bank as the…