How non-family members can hold power of attorney in probate cases

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How did a Farmington Hills man lose out on tens of thousands of dollars of his rightful inheritance to total strangers?  It’s a drama that played out between several different courtrooms, and it’s all part of a controversial probate practice that 7 Investigator Heather Catallo has been investigating for more than a year.  And this time, there’s a serious twist. This case raises a lot of ethical questions about conflicts of interest.  Now, the 7 Investigators have learned that this is going to be referred to the Attorney Grievance Commission for a full review. It’s a tale of grief, greed and real estate, and here are the key players: The heir who was due hundreds of thousands of dollars-- Scott Lenheiser, who was mourning the death of his mother, Marjorie.

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