Redies v. Cosner

¶1 The Appellant, Janet Redies (Redies), appeals from two orders of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, discharging the Respondents, her conservator, C.A. Cosner (Cosner), and her guardian, Judy Uerling (Uerling), without liability. We reverse.

¶2 We address the following issues on appeal as framed by this Court:

¶3 1. Did the District Court err in holding that the inventory requirement in § 72-5-424, MCA, is discretionary?

¶4 2. Did the District Court err in discharging the conservator and guardian without liability?

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶5 Prior to the…