# in the Guardianship of Lonnie Phillips, Jr., an Incapacitated Person > Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston) · October 22, 2015 URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/cases/4071664 ## Case - **Court:** Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston) - **Decided:** October 22, 2015 - **Precedential status:** Published - **Opinion:** Opinion - **Cited by:** 0 later opinions in the Frix Law Library ## Citator (automated) - No negative treatment found by the automated citator. That is not the same as a confirmation that the case is good law; read the citing cases. - Full citator and citing cases: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/cases/4071664 ## How later opinions describe it (automated extraction) - holding Parties. In its order, the trial court also found that it did not that a judgment is not void merely because the court erred have jurisdiction over Riggins's Post–Mandate Motions. In in adjudicating the merits - holding that no abuse of discretion was shown where appellant did not comply with Rule 251 - finding no error in allowing minor plaintiff to manner as to pass beyond the limits of introducing proof of the show extent of mental ability to jury ## Opinion text N0. 01-14-01004-CV IN THE FILED IN 1st COURT OF APPEALS FIRST COURT OF APPEAL HOUSTON, TEXAS AT HOUSTON 10/22/2015 4:44:20 PM CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE ___________________________ Clerk Kevin CAMPBELL, Apellant v. Catherine N. WYLIE and M. Brandon MAGGIORE Appelees ___________________________ On appeal from the Galveston County Statutory Probate Court Galveston County, Texas Trial Court Case Number PR-74571 APELLEES INDEX Respectfully submitted, M. Brandon Maggiore State Bar No.: 24078901 Maggiore Law Firm, PLLC 2442 S. Downing Street, Suite 100 Denver, CO 80210 Telephone: (713) 239.3347 Facsimile: (713) 581.1894 brandon@maggiorelawfirm.com GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR LONNIE PHILLIPS, JR., AN INCAPACITATED PERSON Trial court orders 01/30/2014 - Application for Temp. Guardian Pending Contest ...................... Tab 1 01/30/2014 - Order Appointing Temp. Guardian Pending Contest .................. Tab 2 03/13/2014 - Standards for Court Approval of Appointee Fee Petitions .......... Tab 3 03/28/2014 - Motion and/or Notice to Withdraw Guardianship and Close Estate .............................................................................................................. Tab 4 12/20/2014 - Order Authorizing Appointee Fees .............................................. Tab 5 12/31/2014 - Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem......................................... Tab 6 08/05/2015 - Application for as is Sale of Real Property.................................. Tab 7 08/28/2015 - Order Authorizing Sale of Real Property .................................... Tab 8 09/08/2015 - Motion for Instructions (regarding a Do Not Resuscitate Order) Tab 9 09/21/2015 - Amended Application for as is Sale of Real Property ............... Tab 10 10/07/2015 - Order on Amended Application for As is Sale of Real PropertyTab 11 Statutes Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1054.001 (West 2014) ............................................... Tab 12 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1051.055 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 13 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1051.104 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 14 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1051.104(a) (West 2014) ............................................ Tab 15 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1051.104(c) (West 2014). ........................................... Tab 16 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1051.106 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 17 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1051.153 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 18 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1054.055 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 19 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1054.201 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 20 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1104.101 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 21 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1104.102 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 22 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1104.354. (West 2014) ............................................... Tab 23 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1105.251. (West 2014) ............................................... Tab 24 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1152.001 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 25 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1158.051 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 26 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1158.255 (West 2015) ................................................ Tab 27 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1251.007 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 28 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1251.051 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 29 Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 1251.052 (West 2014) ................................................ Tab 30 Cases Bridgman v. Moore, 183 S.W. 2d 705 (Tex. 1944) ........................................ Tab 31 Camarena v. Tex. Employment Comm'n, 754 S.W.2d 149 (Tex.1988) ......... Tab 32 Canton-Carter v. Baylor College of Medicine, 271 S.W.3d 928 (Tex.App.— Houston [14th Dist. 2008, no pet.)............................................................... Tab 33 Casteel-Diebolt v Diebolt, 912 S.W.2d 302 (Tex. App—Houston [14th Dist.] 1995, no writ) ..................................................................................... Tab 34 City of Arlington v. State Farm Lloyds, 145 S.W.3d 165 (Tex. 2004) ........... Tab 35 City of San Antonio v. Longoria, 04–04–00063–CV, 2004 WL 2098074 (Tex.App.-San Antonio Sept. 22, 2004, no pet.) (mem. op.) ....................... Tan 36 Daniel v. Falcon Interest Realty, Corp., 190 S.W.3d 177 (Tex.App.— Houston [1st Dist.] 2005, no pet.) ............................................................... Tab 37 Ex parte R.D.N., 918 So.2d 100 (Alabama 2005) ........................................... Tab 38 Fed. Sign v. Tex. S. Univ., 951 S.W.2d 401 (Tex. 1997) ............................... Tab 39 Hamilton County v. Cooper, No. 05–07–00307–CV, 2007 WL 2774166, (Tex.App.-Dallas Sept.25, 2007, no pet.) .................................................... Tab 40 Heard v. Houston Post. Co., 684 S.W.2d 210 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1984, writ refused n.r.e.) .................................................................... Tab 41 In re G.S., No. 14–14–00477–CV, 2014 WL 4699480 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014, no pet.) (mem. op.) ......................................................... Tab 42 In re H.B.N.S., Nos. 14-05-004100-CV, 14-06-00102-CV, 2007 WL 2034913 (Tx.App—Houston [14th Dist. July 17, 2007, review denied) (mem. op.) .................................................................................................... Tab 43 In re Leon, No. 14-13-01134-CV 2014 WL 953491 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] March 11, 2014, no pet.) (original proceeding)........................ Tab 44 In re Smith, No. 05–09–00913–CV, 2010 WL 4324434 (Tex. App—Dallas Nov. 3, 2010, orig. proceeding, no pet.) (mem. op.).................................... Tab 45 In the Matter of J.B.K., 931 S.W.2d 581 (Tex.App.—El Paso 1996, no pet.) Tab 46 Jackson v. Fontaine's Clinics, Inc., 499 S.W.2d 87 (Tex. 1973) ..................... Tab 47 Manon v. Solis, 142 S.W.3d 390 (Tex.App—Houston [14th Dist. 2004, review denied) .............................................................................................. Tab 48 Parkway Hosp. Inc., v. Lee, 946 S.W.2d 580 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1997) (reversed on other grounds) ..................................................... Tab 49 Pearland Capital Group, LP v. Horizon United Group International et al, No. 01-11-00324-CV 2011 WL 4611533 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] September 30, 2011, no pet.) (mem. op.)..................................................... Tab 50 Poland et al v. Grigoer et al, 249 S.W.3d 607 (Tex.—App. Houston [1st. Dist.] 2008) .................................................................................................. Tab 51 Riggins v. Hill et al, 461 S.W.3d 577 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014, pet. denied). ........................................................................................ Tab 52 Robinson v. Alief I.S.D., 298 S.W.3d 321 (Tex.App.–Houston [14th Dist.] 2009, pet. denied) ......................................................................................... Tab 53 Scurlock Permian Corp. v. Brazos County et al, 869 S.W.2d 478 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1993, writ denied) .................................... Tab 54 Simon v. York Crane & Rigging, Co., Inc., 739 S.W.2d 793 (Tex. 1987) ..... Tab 55 Sw. Constr. Receivables, Ltd. v. Regions Bank, 162 S.W.3d 859 (Tex.App.—Texarkana 2005, pet. denied) .................................................. Tab 56 Texas Dept. of Transp. v. Able et al, 35 S.W.3d 608 (Tex. 2000) .................. Tab 57 Thompson v. Ricardo, 269 S.W.3d 100 (Tex.App.–Houston [14th Dist.] 2008, no pet.) ............................................................................................... Tab 58 Till v. Thomas, 10 S.W.3d 730 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1999, no pet.) Tab 59 Trimble v. Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, 981 S.W.2d 211 (Tex.App—Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, no pet.) ...................... Tab 60 Warth v. Seldin, 422 U.S. 490 (1975) ............................................................. Tab 61 Weaver v. Sw. Nat’l Bank, 813 S.W.2d 481 (Tex. 1991). .............................. Tab 62 Whatley v. Walker, 302 S.W.3d 314 (Tex.—App.Houston [14th Dist.] 2009 pet. denied) ................................................................................................... Tab 63 Zipp v. Wuemling, 218 S.W.3d 71 (Tex. 2007, per curiam) .......................... Tab 64 Other Authorities Op. Tex. Att’y Gen. No. H-410 (1974) ........................................................... Tab 65 CAUSE NUMBER PR-74571 IN THE GUARDIANSHIP OF § IN THE PROBATE COURT § LONNIE PHILLIPS, JR., § GALVESTON § AN INCAPACITATED PERSON § GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE PENDING CONTEST TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT: NOW COMES, M. Brandon Maggiore, Guardian Ad Litem, ("Applicant"), and makes and files this Application for Appointment of Temporary Guardian of the Person and Estate of Lonnie Phillips, Jr., an Adult, ("Proposed Ward") Pending Contest pursuant to Sec. 1251.051, Tex. Est. Code. Applicant is not related to the Proposed Ward. Applicant's address is 1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 1400, Houston, Harris County, Texas. Applicant would respectfully show the Court the following: I. The Proposed Ward is a male who is 87 years old, having been born on July 25, 1926. The Proposed Ward currently resides at 2800 East League City Parkway, #720, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas. II. There is an imminent danger that the Proposed Ward's physical well-being may be Phillips, Lonnie -Application for Temporary Guardian Pending Contest Page 1 o£6 Page 10 impaired and Proposed Ward's estate may be wasted because Proposed Ward is unable to make reasonable, informed decisions concerning his health or his estate and litigation involving the Proposed Ward has been instituted without a Guardian being appointed to represent his legal and interests. III. A necessity exists for the appointment of a Temporary Guardian of the Person and Estate of Proposed Ward pending the contest of the Application for Appointment of a Permanent Guardian. Applicant requests that the Court appoint a Temporary Guardian of the Person, if it is needed, and a Temporary Guardian of the Estate of Proposed Ward, which Estate is valued at approximately $60,000.00, including any compensation, pension, insurance, or allowance to which the Proposed Ward may be entitled. IV. Applicant states to the Court that the dangers to the Person and Estate of the Proposed Ward which require immediate action include the immediate danger posed to the Proposed Ward's legal and pecuniary interests, which legal and financial matter's may place him in danger of loosing his current residence. The facts necessitating the guardianship are set out in further detail in Section VIII below. II Phillips, Lonnie -Application for Temporary Guardian Pending Contest Page 2 o£6 Page 11 v. Applicant states that Lance Ervin Phillips, whose address is 2813 Moore Avenue, Bay City, Texas, holds a general power of attorney signed by the Proposed Ward, which Power of Attorney is attached as "Exhibit A." VI. Applicant requests that the powers granted Lance Ervin Phillips under the power of attorney be terminated on the qualification of the temporary guardian. VII. Applicant requests that if the Court appoints a Temporary Guardian, it grant him or her the powers and authority to represent the Proposed Ward's interests in any pending litigation; to initiate additional litigation if necessary to recovery the Proposed Ward's assets or to protect his assets, property, or well being; to review and any and all documents from his prior attorney for the last five years and for any time period for estate or incapacity planning documents; the right to retain litigation counsel if necessary to adequately act on any of the foregoing requested powers; the right to collect all the Ward's assets and property, both real and personal, wherever situated and by whomsoever held, including to become the payee for any pension, retirement, Social Security, or other income, retirement, or public benefit; to order any workmen or repair work being done to the Proposed Ward's residence either cease or continue; and to make monthly expenditures on the Ward's behalf from the Ward's Estate not to exceed an amount set by the Court. II Phillips, Lonnie -Application for Temporary Guardian Pending Contest Page 3 o£6 Page 12 VIII. Applicant states to the Court that the facts and reasons which support the requested powers are The Proposed Ward's estate is in imminent danger of irreparable damage due to his lack of proper representation in the pending lawsuit against Paul Davis Restoration, 405th Judicial District Court, Galveston County Cause Number 14-CV-0027. In this cause, here is a discrepancy whether the Petitioners are acting pro se or are represented by Ms. Davis: The pleading states it was filed by two children of the Proposed Ward, Ava Phillips and Kevin Campbell, in an individual capacity and as next friend of the Proposed Ward. This Petition was drafted by Ms. Veronica Davis, signed for the Petitioners "with permission," but the Petition itself lists the Petitioner's as "pro se." The District clerk, however, lists Ms. Veronica Davis as lead Counsel and Ms. Davis signed the request for service of citation. This litigation was filed after the guardianship proceeding was initiated in this court. Moreover, The Proposed Ward's assets are being spent by family members and Ms. Veronica Davis for repairs and materials, ostensibly for the repair of his home which was damaged by fire without a proper person to oversee that the expediters actually benefit the Proposed Ward and/or his Estate and that such expenditures are in the best interest of the Proposed Ward. IX. Applicant prays that a hearing on this Application be set; that the Court appoint a proper person Temporary Guardian of the Person and Estate of Lonnie Phillips, Jr., an Incapacitated Adult; that the Court Order appointing Temporary Guardian be effective upon the guardian taking the Oath and giving a bond as required by law; that upon the Temporary Guardian's Phillips, Lonnie -Application for Temporary Guardian Pending Contest Page 4 o£6 Page 13 qualification, the Clerk of this Court shall so note such qualification on any certified copy of said Order; that the Court appoint an Attorney Ad Litem to represent the Ward's Person and Estate, if not already appointed; and that the Court enter any other Orders it deems necessary. Respectfully submitted, MAGGIORE LAW FIRM PLLC 1001 TexasAvenue, Suite 1400 Houston, TX 77002 M. Brandon Maggiore Guardian Ad Litem, Applicant State Bar No.: 2408901 E-mail: brandon@maggiorelawfirm.com FlLED 2114 JAN 30 PH 2: 51t . COUNTY CLERK GALVESTON COUNTY. TEXAS Phillips, Lonnie -Application for Temporary Guardian Pending Contest Page 5 o£6 Page 14 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF HARRIS § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared M. Brandon Maggiore, Guardian Ad Litem, Applicant in the foregoing Application for Appointment of Temporary Guardian of the Person and Estate of Lonnie Phillips, Jr., an Adult, Pending Contest known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the above and foregoing Application and stated under oath that such Application contains a correct and complete statement of the facts and matters to which it relates and all the contents thereof are true, complete and correct to the best of Applicant's knowledge. Applicant SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED TO BEFORE ME on this theQ:}_ day of Jif!U&v'"'J 2014. KARISSA BETH MENDENHALL Notary Public, State ofTexas : '; Notary Public, State of Texas .. Mv Commission Expires .,,,w;,....- December 11, 2016 F\LED 2814 JAN 30 PH 2: Sit GALVESTON COUHlY· TEXAS Phillips, Lonnie -Application for Temporary Guardian Pending Contest Page 6 o£6 Page 15 UEXHIBIT A" FILED 2814 JAN 30 PH 2: Sit COUNTY CLERK GALVESTON COUNTY. TEXAS Page 16 . ------- ··------ ,----._ .. . 1110011m111111111 2812841328.. 3 PGS 077430 POWER OF ATI'ORNEY- GENERAL Lt,,..., Pk.t{: rt (the "Gnntoi') haeby glllll18 to l E&Vrl\1 (the"Agent")ageneralpowerof attorney. As the Grantor's attomey in fact, the Ageot sball have full power and authority to undertake any and an acts which may be lawtblly uodertaken on behalf of the grantor including but not limited to the riaht to buy, sell, lease, mortgage, assign, rent or otherwise dispose of any teal or personal property belonging to the Grantor; to execute, accept, undertake 8Dd perform comracts in the name of the Grantor; to deposit, endorse, or witbdraw funds to or from any bank depository of the Grantor; to initiate, defend or settle legal actions on behalf of the Grantor; and to retain any accountant, attorney or other advisor deemed by the Agent to be necessary to protect the interests ofthe Grantor in relation to such powers. By accepting this grant, the Agent agrees to act in a fiduciary capacity coasisteat with the reasoDable best iDteJests of the Grantor. This power of attorney may be revoked by the Grantor at any time; however, any penon cleating with the Ageot as attorney in rely on this appointment until receipt of actual notice of termination. -. A CERTIFIED COPY 0 Janet Hlckl. County Clerk _Matagorda County. Texas Page _l_ of :J,... ·· 03500177011001 Year: 2007 No: 077430 Type: PA ! Page 17 ,r ' l,. FILED . ZDDl SEP 21 PH 3: 17 COUNTY CLERK HATAGOROA COWF v. TEXAS SEP 2t.·D7 • ' ; · ... COUNTY ClER!<. MltiQoldl County,,._ 0 ==='Q;£0 A CERTIFIED COPV Page < PH 2: 5lt COUNTY CLERK GALVESTON COUNTY. TEXAS L Page 18 CAUSE NUMBER PR-74,571 IN THE GUARDIANSHIP OF § IN THE PROBATE COURT § LONNIE PHILLIPS, JR. § OF § AN INCAPACITATED PERSON § GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Matthew Brandon Maggiore, certify that the foregoing instrument was served on each attorney of record or party in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure on January 30, 2014 as follows: Matthew Brandon Guardian Ad Litem Veronica L. Davis Attorney for Applicant Texas Bar No. 05557300 226 N. Mattson West Columbia, Texas 77486 Telephone: (979) 345-2953 Facsimile: (979) 345-5461 FILED 2014 JAN 30 PH 2: 54 COUNTY CLERK GALVESTON COUNTY. TEXAS Page 19 CAUSE NUMBER PR-74571 IN THE GUARDIANSHIP OF § IN THE PROBATE COURT § LONNIE PHILLIPS, JR., § GALVESTON § AN INCAPACITATED PERSON § GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS ORDER APPOINTING TEMPORARY GUARDIAN PENDING CONTEST On this day came on to be considered the Application of M. Brandon Maggiore, Guardian Ad Litem, for the Appointment of a Temporary Guardian Pending Contest of the Person and Estate of Lonnie Phillips, Jr., An Incapacitated Person, whose presence was determined to be not necessary by the Court. The Court, after having been advised that a contest to the appointment of a Guardian has been filed, and after having considered said Application for the Appointment of a Temporary Guardian Pending Contest and the evidence submitted, finds there is clear and convincing evidence that an imminent danger exists making it necessary for the Court to appoint a Temporary Guardian, pending contest, pursuant to Section 1251.051 of the Texas Estates Code; that _·_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is eligible to act as such Temporary Guardian pending contest; that said appointment is in the best interest of the Proposed Ward; that Lonnie Phillips, Jr., is An Incapacitated Person and his Person and Estate PHILLIPS, LONNIE -ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN PENDING CONTEST PAGE 1 OF 4 Page 25 require immediate care; that this Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and over the parties herein. NOTICE TO ANY PEACE OFFICER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: YOU MAY USE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO ENFORCE THE RIGHT OF A GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON OF A WARD TO HAVE PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF THE WARD OR TO ESTABLISH THE WARD'S LEGAL DOMICILE AS SPECIFIED IN THIS ORDER. A PEACE OFFICER WHO RELIES ON THE TERMS OF A COURT ORDER AND THE OFFICER'S AGENCY ARE ENTITLED TO THE APPLICABLE IMMUNITY AGAINST ANY CIVIL OR OTHER CLAIM REGARDING THE OFFICER'S GOOD FAITH ACTS PERFORMED IN THE SCOPE OF THE OFFICER'S DUTIES IN ENFORCING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDER THAT RELATE TO THE ABOVE-MENTIONED RIGHTS OF THE COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON OF THE WARD. ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY PRESENTS FOR ENFORCEMENT AN ORDER THAT IS INVALID OR NO LONGER IN EFFECT COMMITS AN OFFENSE THAT MAY BE PUNISHABLE BY CONFINEMENT IN JAIL FOR AS LONG AS TWO YEARS AND A FINE OF AS MUCH AS $10,000. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that Ouli-t.uttt rJ · whose address is d;-11 f\JJr(i:llc Sf-. tf/0, r fX '] whose telephone number is -1/J is appointed Temporary Guardian of the Person and Estate of Lonnie Phillips, Jr., An Incapacitated Person, pending the trial on PHILLIPS, LONNIE -ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN PENDING CONTEST PAGE 2 OF 4 Page 26 the contest of appointment of a Guardian. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the Clerk shall attach a certificate to this Order showing compliance upon the Guardian taking her Oath and giving a bond in the sum of$ , which is the proper sum hereby Ordered fixed in accordance with the requirements of law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, by the Court that the Temporary Guardianship shall be enforced for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of original Application for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian Pending Contest, in accordance with Section 1251.151 of the Texas Estates Code, or at the conclusion of a trial on the contest, in accordance with Section 1251.051 of the Texas Estates Code, whichever is later. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the Temporary Guardian of the Person and Estate of Lonnie Phillips, Jr., An Incapacitated Person, shall have the powers and authority to represent the Proposed Ward's interests in any pending litigation; to initiate additional litigation if necessary to recovery the Proposed Ward's assets or to protect his assets, property, or well being; to obtain any and all documents from his prior attorney for the last five years and for any time period for estate or incapacity planning documents; the right to retain litigation counsel if necessary to exercise any of the foregoing powers. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the Temporary Guardian of the Person and Estate of Lonnie Phillips, Jr., An Incapacitated Person, shall have the right to collect all PHILLIPS, LONNIE -ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN PENDING CONTEST PAGE 3 OF 4 Page 27 the Ward's assets and property, both real and personal, wherever situated and by whomsoever held, including to become the payee for any pension, retirement, Social Security, or other income, retirement, or public benefit. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the Temporary Guardian of the Person and Estate of Lonnie Phillips, Jr., An Incapacitated Person, shall have the right to order any workmen or repairs being done on the Ward's property or on the Ward's behalf either cease or continue work. IT IS FURTHER the Temporar Guardian of the Person and /' Estate of Lonnie Phill" s, Jr., An Incapacitate erson, is permitted to make monthly / / / / // /' expenditure on the Ward's be f from the Ward's Est9-te not toJ exceed IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the Temporary Guardian shall not change the Ward's residence without first obtaining Court approval except to mitigate an immediate danger to the Ward's health, safety, or well being. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the powers granted under the Power of Attorney held by Lance Ervin Phillips be Mt"\lL- tk- Ctv.-rt. SIGNED this ?Jo'!h day , 2014. 14 JaN 30 Pi1 3: 43 M. Brandon Maggiore Guardian Ad Litem _ '' ' , L I . i -· · . PHILLIPS, LONNIE -ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN PENDING CONTEST PAGE 4 OF 4 Page 28 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 CAUSE NUMBER PR-74571 IN THE GUARDIANSHIP OF § IN THE PROBATE COURT § LONNIE PHILLIPS, JR., § GALVESTON § AN INCAPACITATED PERSON § GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS ORDER AUTHORIZING APPOINTEE FEES On this the day of /}ulflhtr 2014, the Application to Pay Attorney's Fees filed by Matthew Brandon Maggiore, Guardian Ad Litem, was considered by this Court and the Court finds that such attorney's fees and expenses are reasonable and just; that such fees were necessarily incurred in representing LONNIE PHILLIPS, JR. in this cause; that the said fees and expenses should be paid; and that such Application should be granted. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Matthew Brandon Maggiore, the Maggiore Law Firm, P.L.L.C., shall be paid legal fees in the amount of$ 5, 34&; · ou and expenses in the amount of $ 13.0 for a total amount of $ 5 5"1 for the services and expenses of Matthew Brandon Maggiore, Guardian Ad Litem, for the time period of October 30th, 2013 through his discharge on October 3, 2014 by: b the Guardian of the Estate of LONNIE PHILLIPS, JR. _ _ _ Galveston County Treasurer out of county funds. SIGNED this bfl'i+- day of . 2014. IV\ C... JUDGE P SIDING Approved as to form: i 14 DEC I 0 AH 9: It 3 M. Brandon Maggiore re CCUNTY C! r"J'I( . .;,__. GAlVESTON COUNf'tr:::x.\S PHILLIPS_LONNIE _ORDER TO PAY APPOINTEE FEES TO MLF Page 129 CAUSE NUMBER PR-74571 IN THE GUARDIANSHIP OF § IN THE PROBATE COURT OF § LONNIE PHILLIPS, JR., § § AN INCAPACITATED PERSON § GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM On this date, the court became aware of the necessity for the court to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem to represent the best interest ofLONNIE PHILLIPS, JR.. It is therefore ORDERED that, Matthew Brandon Maggiore Maggiore Law Firm, PLLC 1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 1400 Houston, TX 77002 713-239-3347- Telephone 713-581-1894- Facsimile maggiore.law@gmail.com is hereby appointed pursuant to Section 645(a) of the Texas Probate Code, Guardian Ad Litem for LONNIE PHILLIPS, JR.to investigate the necessity of a guardianship and, if determined that one is needed, to prepare the guardians application and related matters for appointment of a Guardian of the Person of LONNIE PHILLIPS, JR.. IT IS ORDERED that Matthew Brandon Maggiore, Guardian ad Litem, is to be given access to and shall review all of the Proposed Wards financial, medical psychological and intellectual testing records. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Matthew Brandon Maggiore, the Guardian ad Litem is hereby authorized to discuss the Proposed Wards medical or psychological condition with any appropriate medical or health care personnel. This access is authorized by this Order, the Probate Code, and 45 CFR 164.512 (e) (1) (i), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIP AA), which authorizes covered entities to disclose protected health information in the course of any judicial or administrative proceeding when responding to an order of the Court. Page 18 Filed 3128/2014 1:00:33 PM Dwight D. Sullivan County Clerk Galveston County, Texas NO. PRn Lf s-1 ( IN THE MA'ITER OF THE § IN THE PROBATE COURT GUARDIANSHIP OF § ATLAWNUMBER LONNIE PHD.IJPS, JR. § GALvESTONCOUNTY,TEXAS MOTION AND/OR NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPUCATION FOR GUARQJANSBIP OF LONNIE PBUJ.JP, J& AND APPUCATION TO CLOSE ESTATE TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT: COMES NOW, KEVIN CAMPBELL aad AVA PIIILLIPS, and withdraw the application for guardianship of Lonnie Phillips, Jr. And would the court as follows: L A guardianship is no longer necessary. The parties initially thought that a guardianship was necessary to resolve the issues pertaining to allocation of insurance and/or personal funds for the benefit of restoration of the home of Lonnie Phillips and how work should proceed on the home of lonnie Phillips, Jr. The children of the proposed ward bad a difference of opinion on how things should proceed. Same is no longer at issue because the initial applicant has abandoned his desire to proceed as general contractor for the repair of the home which is a part of the proposed ward's estate. Moreover, work has proceeded on the house and all funds which were previously on hand for repair, remodel, and rebuild have either been spent or contracts are pending for. Upon completion of the remodel, no funds will remain. D. The parties did not request nor ever intended for a court to appoint a temporary guardian. -I- Page 31 No basis existed for such an appointment. That action was requested by the guardian ad litem, after having assured the caretaker Ava Phillips that the parties would set a cowt date. Phillips finds the action to be contradictory to the intent of the parties and contrary to the statement A, attached and incorporated by reference, the same as if fully copied and set fot:th herein. m. Applicant believes that the appointment of a guardian ad litem and attorney ad litem and temporary guardian would serve to delay the rebuilding, repair and restoration of the home and would divert funds from the repair process to pay the fees of ad litems, thereby making the home of Lonnie Phillips uninhabitable and would render the ward unable to return to his home. Moreover, having to seek approval of the ad litem to complete the work already begun would only delay said return. Funds currently on hand are insufficient to complete the restoration of the homestead of the ward. Therefore paying of ad litem fees to administer the estate would render completion of the home impossible. Attached as Exhibits A & B, are the positions of the application and caretaker for the ward, in connection therewith- same being attached and incorporated by reference, the same as if fully copied and set forth herein. The applicant and caretaker bad previously bad concerns regarding whether to proceed with the guardianship and did not pay the additional fees, due to the concerns of moving forward with same. IV. Applicant further believes that this guardianship was delayed for an inordinate amount of time when Davis attempted to work out a hearing date with the former ad litem. Instead of setting a date, he in tum sought the appointment of another ad litem. Now there appears to be -2- Page 32 three- Maggiore, Drexlier, and Wylie. The Estate of Lonnie Phillips, Jr. does not warrant same. The affidavits and/or statements of the applicant and caretaker for Lonnie Phillips,, Jr are attached manifesting their position regarding the withdrawal of this application. IV. No property exists, but the homestead of the ward. A suit is currently pending for monies owed in connection. with the fire which damaged the aforementioned home. Upon receipt of said funds, all such funds will be placed into home repair, as the funds currently on hand are insufficient to complete the restoration of same. v. Because the family is fUlly capable of handling any remaining matters as it pertains to the rebuilding issues and costs in connection therewith, without court intervention, the application for appointment of a guardian is hereby withdrawn. Moreover, any issues regarding improper handling of the estate and control over repairs have been resolved and all issues pertaining thereto are now moot. WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED, the applicant hereby withdraws its request for an application for the guardianship of lonnie Phillips, Jr. and requests that this Honorable Court close this estate. Respectfully submitted, Attorney at Law 226 N. Mattson West Columbia, Texas 77486 (979) 345-2953 -3- Page 33 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify tbat a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Motion/Notice will be sent to Brandon Maggiore at 1001 Texas Avenue, Suite1400, Houston, Texas 77002 by certified mail or facsimile transmission (713) 581-1894; Dana Drexler 1010 Lamar, Suite 1450, Houston, Texas 77002 (713) 658-9408 (dvpdrexler@aol.cm and Catherine Wylie; 2211 Norfolrk, Suite 440, Houston, Texas 77098 (713) 275-8239 or email; on the 'lf/f day of March, 2014. lsi Veronica L Davis Veronica L Davis Page 34 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Motion/Notice will be sent to Brandon Maggiore at 1001 Texas Avenue, Suite1400, Houston, Texas 77002 by certified mail or facsimile transmission (713) 581-1894; Dana Drexler 1010 Lamar, Suite 1450, Houston, Texas 77002 (713) 658-9408 (dypdrexler@aol.cm and Catherine Wylie; 2211 Norfolrk, Suite 440, Houston, Texas 77098 (713) 275-8239 or email; on the 27"- day of March, 2014. lsi Veronica L. Davis Veronica L Davis Page 35 AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Motion to Withdraw will be sent to the following by certified mail, fax transmission, email, or efile notification on the 2gtta day ofMarch, 2014: Brandon Maggiore 1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 1400 Houston, Texas 77002 (713) 581-1894 (fax) Dana Dre.xJer 1010 Lamar, Suite 1450 Houston, Texas 71002 (713) 658-9408 (fax) dypdrexler@aol.com Catherine Wylie 2211 Norfolk, Suite 1400 Houston, Texas 77098 (713) 275-8239 (Fax) Is/ Veronica L. Dayis Veronica L. Davis Page 36 EXHIBIT A Page 37 Frm:llE lPS 8TH I aa e 28177817111 R1. P.111111111 . -·- .. . ···- _........ - -....... -- ..... •' ,_ .. ,..... :. ··--.. '"' .................,........,..,. llcnowbii ... ,._.PI . . .II. . 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