In Re Ferguson Estate

This matter returns to us on remand from the Supreme Court, by order dated July 19, 1989, for consideration as on leave granted. 432 Mich 932 (1989). This Court, after hearing oral argument on remand, directed petitioners, Manufacturers National Bank and Edwin Nickel, to brief the merits of their challenge to a February 12, 1987, final order entered in the Wayne County Probate Court upholding a determination of financial responsibility made by the Department of Mental Health pursuant to MCL 330.1836; MSA 14.800(836). The department determined that a trust of which Judith Ferguson is the…