Lawrence J. Kraus v. Board Education City

Joseph Ritter, Jr. herein appeals the probate courts appointment of Sandra Keilholz as limited guardian of, and William F. Kliethermes as limited conservator for, Rita Walker. He also appeals the courts finding that Ms. Walker is only partially incapacitated and the courts appointment of a private attorney, who appellant claims has interests adverse to Ms. Walkers interests, to represent Ms. Walker. Appellant is a second cousin to the ward. Mr. Kliethermes is a disinterested third party who appears from the record to be an accountant. Ms. Keilholz is a former neighbor of the ward who took her into her home after she underwent cancer surgery and starting exhibiting signs of diminishing abilities. The ward is a woman in her seventies who resides in Chamois, Missouri.