Bender v. Brooks

The trial court refused to terminate a guardianship which'had been instituted on the application of the ward. She has appealed.

Bertha Bender, 78 years of age at the time of the trial, filed an application for the appointment of her daughter, Anna Brooks, on May 14, 1952, as guardian of her property. At that time Bertha Bender owned a 218-acre farm, certain farm livestock, feed and also possessed some cash. The guardian has continued to act since her appointment. The farm has not been sold. On October 21, 1955, the ward filed an application to terminate the guardianship and later an amended…