Missing Florida Man’s Mother Wins Battle Over Conservatorship

In the midst of authorities searching for a wealthy Florida philanthropist who went missing after a boating trip last month, the man’s mother filed for a petition in court to be named the sole conservator over his estate. Since the first few days after his disappearance the philanthropist’s mother and wife have been battling each other in court over conservatorship of his estate. The mother, who since changed her request to have Northern Trust maintain conservatorship over her son’s estate, claimed she wanted to protect her son’s assets and ensure the business ran smoothly.

The man’s wife on the…