A conservator has the broad power and authority to handle all assets on behalf of the protected individual and manage property for his or her health and benefit. Some of the specific powers that the conservator can exercise without court approval include, but...
Guardianships And Conservatorships
Why Does Britney Spears Remain Under A Conservatorship?
In 2008, a California judge approved the appointment of a conservator to oversee the estate and financial affairs of pop star Britney Spears after a series of public breakdowns. Originally, the conservators appointed by the court were her father Jamie Spears...
When Does A Minor Child Need A Conservator In Michigan?
It seems strange that a child would come into a substantial sum of money at a tender age. However, the passing of a parent or family member might result in a life insurance policy payout or a large inheritance. Since children do not have the maturity or...
Can A Conservator Make Or Change The Ward’s Last Will And Testament?
A conservator in Michigan has the authority to manage the protected person's estate. This can be a misleading phrase because the protected person is still alive so there is not an estate in the classic sense that someone died and property must be administered and...
When Does A Developmentally Disabled Adult Need A Guardian?
One in six children born in the United States will be affected from some kind of developmental disability. The most common developmental disabilities include Down syndrome, cerebal palsy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder or autism. These conditions may only cause mild...
Can A Legal Guardian Or Conservator File Divorce On Behalf Of A Spouse In Michigan?
A person who becomes unable to manage their own legal affairs in Michigan may have one of two people appointed by the probate court to help. First, the judge could appoint a full guardian who takes control of the incapacitated adult's personal needs such as residency,...
Can An Adult Ward Get Married Without The Guardian’s Consent In Michigan?
The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the fundamental right to marry through its history and most recently in the landmark case Obergefell v Hodges, 576 U.S. __; 135 SCt 2584; 192 LEd2d 609 (2015) when it legitimized same-sex marriage. A person's right to enter into a...
Who May Be Appointed The Conservator Of A Person In Need Of Protection In Michigan?
When a petitioner makes an application to the probate court requesting that a conservator be appointed to a minor or an adult with a legal disability, there are two important questions that must be answered. The first question is whether the appointment of a...
Who May Be Appointed The Guardian Of A Legally Incapacitated Individual In Michigan?
When a petitioner makes an application to the probate court requesting that a legal guardian be appointed to an adult, there are two important questions that must be answered. The first question is whether the appointment of a guardian is necessary. The judge (or...
Can I Temporarily Delegate Parental Authority Of My Child To Another Person Without Court Involvement?
Michigan law presumes that the parents are the only people who have the legal authority to make decisions regarding the medical care, education and religious upbringing of a minor child. In the event that the parents are unavailable, lost or deceased, then a judge can...
