In the Matter of: Duane R. Barnard

Introduction

Duane R. Barnard (Appellant) appeals from the probate court’s March 6, 2015 Final Order and Judgment supplementing, modifying, completing and finalizing its December 23, 2014 Judgment of Partial Disability, appointing Appellant’s wife, Cheryl Barnard (Barnard), limited conservator of Appellant’s estate. 1 We reverse both judgments.

Factual and Procedural Background

On January 16, 2014, Jon and Betty Jo Simmons (collectively Petitioners) petitioned the probate court requesting their appointment as co-guardians and co-conservators for Appellant, 83 years old at that time, who…