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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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F\LED
2814 JAN 30 PH 2: Sit
GALVESTON COUHlY· TEXAS
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UEXHIBIT A"
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COUNTY CLERK
GALVESTON COUNTY. TEXAS
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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
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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
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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
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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 $10,000.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that Ouli-t.uttt rJ ·
whose address is d;-11 f\JJr(i:llc Sf-. tf/0, r fX '] whose
telephone number is -1/J is appointed Temporary Guardian of the
Person and Estate of Lonnie Phillips, Jr., An Incapacitated Person, pending the trial on
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the contest of appointment of a Guardian.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the Clerk shall attach a certificate to this Order
showing compliance upon the Guardian taking her Oath and giving a bond in the sum
of$ , 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
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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
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Estate of Lonnie Phill" s, Jr., An Incapacitate erson, is permitted to make monthly
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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 _
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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
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GAlVESTON COUNf'tr:::x.\S
PHILLIPS_LONNIE _ORDER TO PAY APPOINTEE FEES TO MLF
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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