The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) applied for guardianship of the property of Rodney Beals, a 55-year-old man with schizophrenia and developmental delay, after $2 million in lottery winnings were dissipated by family members acting as his attorneys for property.
The court found that Rodney was incapable of managing his property at the time of the lottery win, that his family members owed and breached fiduciary duties, and that the PGT should be appointed as guardian of property.
The court ordered the termination of existing powers of attorney, the appointment of the PGT, and costs against the family members.
