Matter of Estate of Nelson

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Judge.

Harriet K. Nelson, a protected person, and her husband, Dr. Kenneth R. Nelson, now deceased, held certain securities and accounts in joint tenancy with the right of survivorship. Before his death and after having petitioned for letters of conservator-ship of his wife’s estate, Dr. Nelson transferred the jointly held securities and accounts to his separate name. Some of the transfers were made after his letters of conservatorship had issued. Arizona Bank, successor conservator of Harriet’s estate after Dr. Nelson died, brought an action for a declaration by the court…