In Re Cody's Estate

This is an appeal from a guardianship accounting in Kent county. Lewis P. Cody was appointed guardian in July, 1926, of his wife, Caroline P. Cody, who was then adjudged mentally incompetent. The inventory of guardianship assets disclosed a total of $6,454.77. Mr. Cody continued to act as guardian until the death of his wife on December 2, 1937. Thereafter his final account as guardian, showing a balance in the estate of $943.55, was allowed and he and his surety were discharged by an order entered in the probate court August 4, 1938. Mr. Cody as executor named in the will of his deceased…