Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Citation: B.M. v. S.M., 2013 NSSC 128
Date: 20130424
Docket: SYDJC No. 411474
Registry: Sydney
Between:
B.M.
Plaintiff
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S.M.
Defendant
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Judge: |
The Honourable Justice Frank C. Edwards
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Heard: |
April 9, 2013 in Sydney, Nova Scotia |
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Written Decision: |
April 24, 2013 |
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Subjects: |
Guardianship; Incompetent Persons Act, R.S., c. 218
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Facts: |
Wife applies for guardianship of husband – opposed by husband’s daughter (applicant’s stepdaughter). Wife wishes Public Trustee to continue to manage husband’s estate. (The Public Trustee consents). |
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Issue: |
Whether applicant’s appointment is in her husband’s best interests
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Result: |
Wife appointed guardian of person and Public Trustee, guardian of the estate. Appointment in husband’s best interests – wife visited him daily at special care facility – her primary motivation was not financial as asserted by her stepdaughter. Husband not to be removed from special care facility without further order of the court.
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