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Residents press county over probate-court practices; commissioners plan meeting with judges
Summary
Public commenters described alleged misconduct in Oakland County probate cases and urged county action; commissioners said they will pursue a joint meeting with probate judges and community members to review concerns.
Multiple members of the public used the committee's public-comment period to raise concerns about Oakland County probate-court practices, alleged misconduct by court-appointed guardians and attorneys, and difficulties citizens face when seeking remedies.
An unnamed resident described an ongoing probate matter involving alleged improper attorney fees and a co-trustee. The speaker said the family would contest a payment request scheduled in probate court and criticized the attorney's conduct, saying the attorney should not be paid for what the…
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