In Re the Guardianship & Conservatorship of Swandal

Petitioners, Bruce and Sherry Knowlton, appeal from a Park County judgment dismissing their petition requesting the trial court to appoint a guardian and conservator for the respondents, Ole and Gladys Swandal.

The sole issue is whether substantial credible evidence exists to support the findings and conclusions that Ole and Gladys Swandal are not in need of a guardian or property conservator. Essentially, the petitioners argue that the physical infirmities of the Swandals make it difficult for them to manage their affairs, and therefore that they are “incapacitated person(s)” within the…