Stabinski v. Meyer, Weiss, Rose, Arkin, Shampanier, Ziegler & Barash, P.A.

NESBITT, Judge.

After the death of her parents in an airplane accident, a guardianship was commenced on behalf of Leslie Elise Bird. Litigation for the wrongful death of her parents and her own injuries resulted in a substantial settlement for Leslie, the proceeds of which partially funded the guardianship. Upon reaching the age of majority, Leslie set up a trust and sought to transfer the guardianship assets. Prior to the complete distribution, the trustee filed a petition which alleged that the guardian had mismanaged the ward’s assets by failing to marshal a referral fee paid to the…