In Re the Estate of Boeving

This is an appeal by William R. Boeving (hereinafter referred to as the guardian) from the judgment of the Circuit Court of Butler County entered on October 14, 1963, which removed Boeving as guardian of the person and estate of his mother, Ethyle Boeving, an incompetent (hereinafter referred to as the ward).

We first inquire into our appellate jurisdiction, as is our duty even though it be not challenged by the parties. Morrow v. Caloric Appliance Corp., Mo.App., 362 S.W.2d 282, 283(2); Hammonds v. Hammonds, Mo.App., 289 S.W.2d 903, 904 (1). The inventory and appraisement of the ward’s estate…