Court approves final accountings in Douglas Meredith conservatorship; clerk to confirm transfer by July 11

The Lenawee County Probate & Juvenile Court on the record signed an order approving the first, second, third and final accountings in the conservatorship of the late Douglas Meredith and directed that any remaining conservatorship assets be transferred into the decedent’s estate by July 11.

Judge (presiding) told the conservator that “all interested parties were given notice for purposes of today's hearing” and stated on the record, “I am signing the order approving and allowing the accounts and asking Mister Leo Meredith to provide proof of transfer of any assets from the conservatorship to the estate by July 11.”

The conservator and participants identified in court included Michael McFarland, attorney, and Leo Meredith, identified in the record as the decedent’s brother and an in‑court participant. The conservator confirmed under oath that the accountings were “truthful, accurate, and complete to the best of [his] knowledge and information.”

Court staff and counsel discussed whether waivers had been filed for the earlier accountings; the judge noted waivers were on file for all but the final accounting and confirmed counsel’s representation that waivers covered the earlier submittals. The judge also asked whether any assets remained in the conservatorship; the conservator stated “Less than thousand dollars.”

The court directed that proof the conservatorship is empty and those funds have been transferred be provided to the probate court clerk’s office by July 11. The judge also told the conservator he may obtain a copy of the signed order from the clerk’s office.

No formal objections to the accountings were stated on the record and the judge closed the matter after signing the order.