Macomb Probate Judge Pamela Gilbert-O'Sullivan has removed ADDMS Guardianship Services as guardian from all eight cases on her files, citing "abuse of power" and "serious concerns" about how the agency handled the estates of wards of the court.
An attorney appointed to review ADDMS cited instances in which the company failed to account for financial transactions and falsely reported that the clients had been visited.
ADDMS was the subject of an audit by an Auburn Hills-based forensic auditor, The Whall Group, which also found the agency improperly handled cases.
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Mt. Clemens: Judge pulls agency's cases
From a June 11, 2008 Order:
An attorney appointed to review ADDMS cited instances in which the company failed to account for financial transactions and falsely reported that the clients had been visited.
ADDMS was the subject of an audit by an Auburn Hills-based forensic auditor, The Whall Group, which also found the agency improperly handled cases.
Source:
Mt. Clemens: Judge pulls agency's cases
From a June 11, 2008 Order:
"The damage that has occurred to the vulnerable Macomb County citizens needing guardian and conservator services to protect them and their property must cease and those responsible must be held accountable. With the removal of Judge George as chief judge and the appointment of Judge Sanborn, acting Chief Judge Sanborn can focus on protecting the most vulnerable citizens of Macomb County needing guardians and conservators, and focus on getting to the truth about the administration of the Macomb County Probate Court and how the damage occurred."
Source:
Appointment of Chief Judge of the Macomb County Probate Court
See also:
Macomb County Probate
Probate Judge Removed
It seems to me that the damage occured because the judge was appointing guardianship cases to her pals. This is disgusting and in my book, criminal.
ReplyDeleteIt's about time SOMEONE started taking out the garbage!
ReplyDeleteStanding ovation! for Judge Gilbert-O'Sullivan.
ReplyDeleteI believe the former judge was irresponsible and negligent. And most likely, on the payroll.
The authorities need to audit older case files. The judge with a criminal mind and intentions needs a harsh prison sentence for allowing this abuse to go on.
A surprise audit of all guardianship case files will reveal just how out of control, widespread and entrenched the guardianship racket is.