Thedford v. White

The County Court of Smith County ("trial court") determined the need to appoint a guardian for Alma Louise Grove ("the ward"). After a contested hearing, the trial court appointed Appellant, Lois Dean Thedford ("Thedford"), as guardian of the person of the ward and Appellee, Jonelle M. White ("White"), as guardian of the estate of the ward. When Thedford failed to take and file an oath to faithfully discharge the duties of guardian or to post her guardianship bond, both of which are statutorily required, the trial court, on its own motion, appointed White guardian of the wards person. Thedford alleges in five issues on appeal that the trial court erred in removing her and appointing White in her place and then refusing to grant her a hearing to contest her removal as guardian. We affirm.