In Re Willey

¶ 1. Grandmother Julie Willey appeals from a decision by the Orleans Superior Court declining to release to her, in her capacity as financial guardian of her granddaughter, settlement proceeds awarded to granddaughter in a dram shop and wrongful death action. Grandmother contends that the probate court, and not the superior court, has jurisdiction over how the settlement proceeds are invested and expended and that the superior court therefore erred in retaining control over the investment and spending plan for granddaughter’s settlement award. We agree and reverse.

¶ 2. Grandmother’s daughter…