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...
Guardianships And Conservatorships
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...
What Are The Grounds For Obtaining Guardianship Of A Minor In Michigan?
Situations may arise where someone may wish to apply for guardianship of a minor at the probate court. The parents may have left their child with a friend or relative without any expectation of returning or without any legal authority to make decisions for his or her...
When Does An Adult Need A Conservator?
A person spends their life accumulating wealth and property so that he or she can provide a comfortable life for his or her family. However, the toll of age and disease may deteriorate someone to the point that they are unable to properly manage or look after the sum...
When Does An Adult Need A Legal Guardian?
One of the greatest blessings that a person can have during his or her life is good health. A good, robust foundation can enable anyone to accomplish their goals and pursue their dreams. However, health can deteriorate with age or disease and a person may be unable to...
