In Re Welch's Estate

In 1931 Jane E. Welch, eighty-six years of age, was declared to be incompetent, and C. D. Welch, one of her four sons, was appointed guardian of her person and estate with an award of $100 per month for her support. For some time prior to his appointment, C. D. Welch had taken care of his mother and managed her affairs, during which time she had maintained a checking account, and a substantial amount on time deposit, in the United States National Bank of Deer Lodge. At the time the guardian qualified the cheeking account was exhausted and there remained $6,000 on time deposit. As the…