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Worth reading again...from the 1999 deposition.
Page 48 starting at line 14:

(Questions from opposing counsel. Answers from Michael Schiavo)

Q. Have you considered turning the guardianship over to Mr. and Mrs. Schindler?
A. No, I have not.
Q. And why?
A. I think that’s pretty self-explanatory.

Q. I’d like to hear your answer.
A. Basically I don’t want to do it.

Q. And why don’t you want to do it?
A. Because they put me through pretty much hell the last few years.

Q. And can you describe what you mean by hell?
A. The litigations they put me through.

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Q. Any other specifics besides the litigation?
A. Just their attitude towards me because of the litigations. There is no other reason. I’m Terri’s husband and I will remain guardian.

(The subject changes at this point and the topic doesn’t come back up until cross…where Michael is questioned by his own attorney, George Felos.)

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Q. You were also asked a question about resigning as guardian or would you consider doing that. Upon reflection, is there anything that you want to add in response to that question?

A. Yeah. Another reason would be that her parents wouldn’t carry out her wishes.

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Funny how Michael couldn’t remember that *important* reason until he was "prompted" during cross examination.

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(once again, in case anyone missed it)
Q. Why don't want to turn guardianship over to the Schindlers?

Michael-- Basically I don’t want to

Q. Any other reason?

Michael-- Just their attitude towards me because of the litigations. There is no other reason.