Fmr. Probate Court Judge Edward E. Casey Case Postponed

A trial to determine who should supervise the financial affairs of a well-known retired judge was postponed to Nov. 8 to allow a lawyer to complete an independent evaluation of the case.

A hearing had been scheduled Monday to settle the issue of whether current state Rep. and former City Councilor Bill Bowles will remain conservator of the estate of former Probate Court Judge Edward F. Casey.

Bowles, with the support of Casey's family, was appointed temporary conservator earlier this year.

But the 85-year-old former judge, who suffers from short-term memory loss, is now opposing Bowles's involvement.

Overshadowing the case is the involvement of City Councilor Kimberly Allard, the judge's paid caretaker, who Bowles charges in a separate lawsuit used undue influence and accepted ownership of a $328,000 house paid for by the jurist. Allard, who is not involved directly in the current litigation, said she has done nothing wrong and has faithfully executed the judge's wishes.

Both Bowles and Allard say they are longtime friends of the judge and have his interests at heart.

In an attempt to get to the bottom of the charges, Judge Frances McIntyre appointed attorney Neal Winston last month as a guardian ad litem to conduct an independent review.

However, the lawyer informed the court late last week that he needs more time to review documents and interview witnesses.

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Trial Over Judge's Financial Affairs Postponed

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Conservatorship Battle Over Former Probate Court Judge
Edward F. Casey