Drzewiecki v. Manufacturers National Bank

This action concerns a Grand Traverse probate court’s approval of a settlement claim made by the estate of Jeanna Merry, deceased, for wrongful death against the estate of Thomas L. Merry, deceased. After conducting a hearing on August 13, 1985, the probate court approved a settlement reached between the two estates over objections by the guardian ad litem for Thomas C. Merry, minor, the sole beneficiary of Thomas’ estate. The guardian ad litem moved for rehearing of that decision; the probate court denied the request. The guardian ad litem appealed as of right to the circuit court. The…