Betty Lou Williams and Kim Bauman Missouri Cases

The Andrew County Public Administrator, acting as conservator for Virgil D. Williams, appealed the denial of her request to divide an Edward Jones investment account held as tenants by the entireties with Virgil's wife, Betty L. Williams. Virgil died prior to the appeal's argument and submission. The appellate court dismissed the appeal as moot, holding that Virgil's death terminated his ownership interest in the account and the conservator's authority, rendering any decision on the merits without practical effect. The court also dismissed a third point on appeal for lack of a discernible argument and an insufficient record.