Overview
- The conservatorship petition, filed Tuesday, asks the court to name Joyce Patton as her son’s conservator so she can make medical and financial decisions for Samuel Monroe Jr.
- The probate court has appointed an attorney to represent Monroe and ordered his medical records released to a probate investigator as part of an initial fact-finding review.
- Patton’s filing alleges Monroe lived with his mother for years, questions whether his relationship with Shawna Stewart was ever legally married, and claims Stewart has collected GoFundMe donations and film residuals.
- Shawna Stewart denies the allegations, says she was Monroe’s power of attorney, denies taking his money, and has told reporters she will legally contest the conservatorship bid.
- If the court finds Monroe incapacitated, a conservatorship could give a judge-appointed person control of his medical care and finances; the probate investigator’s review and upcoming hearings will determine whether that step is needed and who should hold authority.