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Guardian and Conservator Center
Guardianship and conservatorship proceedings are usually filed in Michigan’s probate court, however, they may also be filed in family
divisions of circuit courts in ancillary proceedings.
Our office can assist you obtaining:
Annual Reports
Inventories
Letters of conservatorship
Letters of guardianship
Letters of guardianship of Individual with Developmental Disability
Limited guardianship placement Plans
Petition for appointment of conservator and/or protective order
Petition for appointment of guardian ad litem / attorney / lawyer-guardian ad litem
Petition for appointment of guardian of incapacitated individual
Petition for appointment of guardian of minor
Petition for appointment of guardian, individual with alleged developmental disability
Petition for appointment of limited guardian of minor
Petition for authority to place individual with developmental disability in facility
Petition to terminate or modify guardianship / conservatorship
Guardianship
What is a guardian?
A guardian is a person appointed by a probate court and given power and responsibility to make certain decisions about the care and best interests
of another individual. These decisions might include treatment decisions or where the individual should live or whether the individual
should receive, continue, discontinue, or refuse medical treatment.
A full guardian can make all decisions for the individual. A limited guardian can only make decisions for the individual that the court allows.
Conservator
What is a conservator?
A conservator is a person appointed by a probate court and given power and responsibility for the estate (assets and property) of an adult (called a protected individual).
When would a conservator be needed?
A conservator may be needed when the individual is unable to manage his or her property and financial affairs effectively because of certain reasons and: 1) he or she has property that will be wasted or used up unless proper management is provided; or 2) funds are needed for the support, care, and welfare of the adult and any of his or her dependents.
A mentally competent adult who, because of age or physical limitation, may voluntarily petition the court himself or herself for the appointment of a conservator to assist in managing his/her estate.
Some of the reasons that might prevent the individual from being able to manage his or her property and financial affairs are:
1) mental illness or deficiency;
2) physical illness or disability;
3) chronic use of alcohol /other intoxicants;
4) confinement;
5) detention by a foreign power; or
6) disappearance.
Any person who is interested in the individual's welfare may complete a petition for appointment of conservator or guardianship and file it, along with the filing fee,
with the probate court. Commonly, our office assist grandparants in obtaining relief.
Our Michigan divorce attorneys can provide a wide variety of domestic relations, family, divorce, guardian and conversator solutions. The initial consultation is free.
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