Merchants Bonding Co. v. Starkey

W. H. "Dub"Arnold, Chief Justice.

This is a case involving two guardianships, the assets of which were eventually combined. The first guardianship was opened in Miller County, Arkansas, on January 30, 1989. The ward was Rebecca Lynn Starkey, an incompetent person. Barbara A. Kennedy was appointed guardian of the person and the estate of Ms. Starkey. She posted a $5,000.00 bond in order to qualify.

The second guardianship was opened in El Paso County, Texas, on June 19, 1989. Ms. Starkey being the ward, Ms. Kennedy was again appointed as guardian, as she represented that she was already serving…