In the Interest of Prost v. Schuffman

Introduction

Robert A. Prost (Appellant) appeals from the judgment of the trial court finding Appellant to be incapacitated and appointing Carol Eckelkamp, the Franklin County Public Administrator (the Public Administrator), as his Guardian and Conservator. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Factual and Procedural Background

Appellant is 21-years-old and mentally retarded, with an I.Q. of 53. He is currently a patient at Fulton State Hospital, a Department of Mental Health (DMH) facility. Appellant was admitted to Fulton State Hospital on April 2, 2004, after being found incompetent…