Michael Schless, was the longtimeconservator of John Fritz’s affairs and assets. Fritz is a 64 year old mansuffering from cerebral palsy, Schless, a probate court-appointed lawyer,was supposed to be acting in Fritz’s best interests by protecting his assets. However,Fritz’s estate has been depleted by tens of thousands of dollars because ofSchless’s false accountings. A probate judge was outraged at the lawyersconduct stating Scheless tried to “hide his transgressions by filingknowingly false accountings.” Fritz has not been able to collect his moneyand officials have Schless under investigation. Fritz denies stealing anyfunds, but his financial accounting statements seemly prove otherwise.
See Jon Lender Deceit, Improprieties By Probate ‘Conservator’ Deprive Disabled Man Of Inheritance, Court Finds, The Courant Aug. 3, 2013.
