Interdiction of F.T.E.

ON REHEARING

BROWN, Judge.

In his early 50’s, F.T.E. had always competently managed his financial affairs and through sitters had provided for his and his mother’s physical needs. His elder brother, who lived out-of-state, had no communication with F.T.E. for several years before manifesting his concern by petitioning for his commitment and interdiction.

Initially F.T.E. was involuntarily removed from his home and confined pursuant to an emergency certificate issued in April 1990. Thereafter, continued confinement was erroneously ordered via a petition for interdiction. After speaking with…