Matter of Elizabeth Boyd

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the Court of Chancery’s appointment of a professional guardian for Elizabeth Boyd’s property and, to the extent valid, replacement of Conaway as trustee. The Court held that Conaway breached his fiduciary duties by retaining Boyd’s pension income, failing to apply it toward her care, and failing to cooperate with Medicaid efforts. The Court also rejected Conaway’s procedural and due-process arguments, including his claim that he was entitled to file a reply to the opposition to his stay request.