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STATEMENT OF CARING HEARTS

Caring Hearts is preparing to resign as Guardian and Conservator for Robert Mitchell and
Barbara Delbridge because of the disruption created by family members.

The court appointed Caring Hearts on November 28, 2018, at which time Judge George had
“grave concern” over the current lack of care that Robert and Barbara were receiving. She
appointed Caring Hearts until everything is “square.” She specifically stated that she needed to
make sure they were “very, very, safe.” She further stated that they were suffering from a lack
of protection and felt that the current situation was a “nightmare.” The guardianship proceedings
were initiated after a family member’s attorney admitted that they had been to an estate planning
attorney who would not allow them to sign any documents because of their condition.

A psychiatric evaluation ordered by Caring Hearts found that they had been suffering from
cognitive impairments for quite some time and could not live independently. Robert could not
state the name of the President, his former 20-year employer, his birthdate, the current day, date
or his age. Yet, family members allowed them to live on their own in a house that was being
heated by a portable propane tank connected to a space heater and with food in the refrigerator
that had expired over eight years ago. On the day of the hearing, Robert was driving up north
alone to go hunting.

Upon their appointment, Caring Hearts provided Robert and Barabara with in-home care so they
would be able to remain together in their home, rather than separated in a lock-down type of
facility. It was further determined that placement would be difficult because of Robert’s violent
behavior. Shortly after the appointment, Caring Hearts’ attorney sent the family’s attorney a
letter detailing the cost of care and requesting the family’s assistance in care and placement
decisions. These requests went unanswered.

Upon appointment of new fiduciaries, Caring Hearts will stand ready to work with those
fiduciaries to bring them up to the date on the current status and advise it of their
recommendations going forward. This recommendation would include retaining the current
fence that was erected. The fence was put into place with the family’s knowledge, because of
the fact that Robert would run from the home and yard on numerous occasions and have to be
chased and returned. The fence was erected so he would be allowed to stay in and enjoy his yard
and his garage area.

It is unfortunate that the family has made it impossible for Caring Hearts to continue because of
its extensive use of social media and TV media. Caring Hearts’ counsel reached out to the
family on numerous occasions with regard to visitation and care and almost all requests were
never responded to. In addition, the family always retained the right to return to the Probate
Court for any relief it may request, such as visitation or changes to the care plan. They never
sought any relief from the Probate Court. Caring Hearts stands ready to work with the new
fiduciaries so that Robert and Barbara can continue to safely live their lives.

Caring Hearts provided excellent care and carried out the Court’s demands that they be kept
“very, very, safe.”

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