In Re Neal

Respondent Richard Neal appeals by leave granted the circuit court decision that affirmed the probate court’s appointment of limited coguardians and coconservators for him pursuant to article 4 of the Revised Probate Code, MCL 700.401 et seq.; MSA 27.5401 et seq. 1 We reverse and remand.

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Richard and his twin brother Lawrence were bom January 1, 1949. Because of a medical complication arising from the incompatibility of blood between the boys’ parents, both Lawrence and Richard became mentally impaired and were retarded in their development. Richard’s family made a concerted effort to ensure…