In Re Derek Estate

This matter is before us pursuant to a remand order by the Supreme Court "for consideration as on leave granted of appellant’s argument that the probate judge should have removed the appellee [Sylvia Clark] from her position as temporary personal representative” of the estate. 419 Mich 915; 353 NW2d 115 (1984). We reverse and remand for appointment of an independent temporary personal representative.

The appellant married Edwina Derek, now deceased, in 1971. Ten years later, Edwina Derek moved to her sister’s (appellee’s) home after undergoing brain surgery. Mrs. Derek commenced a divorce…