In Michigan, a person may petition the probate court to appoint a guardian or conservatorship to someone who is incapacitated because they are no longer able to make important decisions for themselves. A guardian is empowered to make significant decisions...
Guardianships And Conservatorships
What Annual Reports Must Guardians File With The Probate Court in Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Apr 25, 2022 | Guardianships And Conservatorships
Guardians appointed by the probate court in Michigan to legally incapacitated individuals, developmentally disabled individuals, and minors have a number of duties and responsibilities to comply with. Among these include the duty to file annual reports with...
What Is The “Prudent Investor Rule” In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Apr 4, 2022 | Guardianships And Conservatorships, Wills, Trusts And Estates
A fiduciary has the responsibility of acting on behalf of another person and putting that person’s best interests ahead of their own. In Michigan, a fiduciary “includes, but is not limited to, a personal representative, funeral representative, guardian,...
Does The Attorney Actually Represent The Fiduciary Or The Estate In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Jan 17, 2022 | Guardianships And Conservatorships, Wills, Trusts And Estates
A fiduciary (which includes, includes, but is not limited to, a personal representative, conservator and trustee) is absolutely entitled to hire an attorney to assist them in their duties in managing the estate or trust. Furthermore, the attorney’s...
What Are The Duties And Responsibilities Of Conservators In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Dec 13, 2021 | Guardianships And Conservatorships
A conservator appointed by the probate court is responsible for marshaling and safeguarding the protected individual’s property and using it for the care and support of that individual and his or her dependents. The conservator’s vast powers enable him or her...
Britney Spears Conservatorship Ends After 13 Years: What Happens Next?
by stevejedinak | Nov 15, 2021 | Guardianships And Conservatorships
On November 12, 2021, Judge Brenda Penny ruled that the conservatorship over Britney Spears’ person and estate is “no longer required, effective immediately”. For the first time since 2008, the world famous singer will be able to determine her own destiny and...
What Does A Guardian Ad Litem Do In A Guardianship Or Conservatorship Case In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Oct 25, 2021 | Guardianships And Conservatorships
When a guardianship or conservatorship case is filed in a probate court in Michigan, the judge will appoint a guardian ad litem to serve for the benefit of the proposed ward. Guardian ad litems (also called “GALs”) are court-appointed representatives for...
What Are The Grounds For Removing The Guardian Of An Incapacitated Person In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Sep 30, 2021 | Guardianships And Conservatorships
A guardian appointed by the probate court over an incapacitated individual is a fiduciary charged with the responsibility of making informed decisions for that ward’s housing, medical care and daily needs. This means that the guardian has a duty to meet with...
What Is The Role Of The Ward’s Court-Appointed Attorney In A Guardianship Or Conservatorship In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 5, 2021 | Guardianships And Conservatorships
The conservatorship of Britney Spears has drawn a lot of attention to how these protective proceedings work across the country, including the role of the various attorneys involved. In 2008, a California judge approved the appointment of a conservator to...
What Are The Grounds For Removing A Conservator In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Jul 8, 2021 | Guardianships And Conservatorships
A conservator appointed by the probate court to manage the property of a disabled person or minor is a fiduciary in the eyes of the law. This means that the conservator must act reasonably and prudently to safeguard the ward’s assets and always act in the best...
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