In Re Guardianship of Dawson

OPINION

HUSPENI, Judge.

Appellant challenges the district court’s order voiding a deed on the grounds of grantor’s incompetence. Respondent guardian moves to strike ward’s brief. We affirm, and deny the motion to strike.

FACTS

In September 1989, Cleon Dawson signed a deed prepared by his niece, appellant Helen Nickens, which purported to transfer title to Dawson’s house to Nickens, while reserving a life estate for Dawson. Dawson signed the deed in front of four witnesses, but the deed was not notarized. At the time he signed the deed, Dawson was a patient in a nursing home. Nickens was homeless,…