In Re Guardianship of Michael, 07ap-264 (11-8-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} On December 13, 2001, a guardianship of Clara M. Michael was established by the Probate Court with Kevin A. Craine and J. Harris Leshner appointed as co-guardians of the estate and two of Clara's children, Brian T. Michael and Patricia A. Sauer appointed as co-guardians of the person ("appellants"). No testimony was presented before the guardianship was established and no expert report was submitted in support of incompetency. The parties, other than the ward, agreed to the establishment of the guardianship. No appeal was taken from that decision.

{¶ 2} Over the next few years,…