Winch v. Fong

MOLLOY, Judge.

This appeal brings into question the effect of ex parte orders entered by the court in a guardianship authorizing the guardian to withdraw certain monthly sums from the guardianship account for the support, maintenance and care of a minor.

The subject guardianship was established in 1958 for a minor child, Penni Purton, then of the age of 12 years. Her mother was appointed her guardian. The purpose of the guardianship was to administer approximately $3,000 which the child had inherited from an aunt. A first account and report was filed and approved by the court in October of…