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Conservatorships

At EstateGenius, our Michigan conservatorship lawyers have the professional skills, experience, and legal expertise to help people and families navigate some of life's most challenging circumstances. A conservatorship may be the best option to protect a senior citizen or other adult who has lost the ability to take care of himself or herself.

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Conservatorships in Michigan

An Overview of Conservatorships in Michigan

A conservatorship is a legal relationship whereby a court appoints an adult to the financial affairs of another adult. In general, conservatorship are put in place when a person becomes incapacitated or otherwise unable to manage their own financial affairs. You may need a conservatorship for a formerly competent loved one, such as an elderly parent or grandparent. Here are four key things to know about conservatorships in Michigan:

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A Conservator Makes Financial Decisions for an Incapacitated Person:

First and foremost, it is important to claritfy that a conservator is a trusted person who is empowered to make financial decisions on behalf of an vunernable individual. Most often, a conservator is a trusted loved one such as a parent, spouse, or adult child.

A Conservatorship Petition Must Be Filed in a Proper Probate Court:

In Michigan, a conservatorship is appointed by a court. The person who is seeking to get a conservatorship on behalf of a vulnerable person must complete and file a petition in the proper probate court. As a general rule, a conservatorship petition should be filed in the county where the vulnerable person resides.

A Conservatorship Hearing is Required:

A probate hearing is required if you are seeking conservatorship for an incapacitated person in Michigan. By definition, a person in this condition cannot consent to enter a conservatorship. The court will have a hearing to determine if a conservatorship is appropriate and if the person who filed the petition is capable of becoming the conservator. Conservatorship hearings are complicated. There are a number of different unique legal and procedural requirements. It is crucial that you have an experienced Michigan conservatorship attorney by your side.

Adult Conservators Have Certain Powers and Duties:

Conservators have certain powers and obligations under Michigan state law. Most notably, a conservator has a legal duty to act in the best interests of the ward at all times. A conservator that fails to live up this responsibility can be stripped of the role.

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Wills & Trusts

People with certain assets risk losing them to creditors and taxes. We draft wills and trusts that protect assets now and help you provide financial security to loved ones later.

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Revocable Trusts

A revocable trust offers many benefits to the beneficiaries and allows you to control what happens to your assets. We help draft and fund revocable trusts to meet your specific needs.

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Special Needs Trusts

You won’t always be able to care for a special needs child or family member. We help you draft a special needs trust to make sure they will continue to get the care they deserve.

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Asset Protection

When you accrue wealth, you want to protect those assets from lawsuits, claims, and liabilities. We help create an asset protection plan best for your assets, you, and your family.

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Tax Savings & Avoidance

Estate planning allows you to protect your assets against taxes and probate. We will review your estate and advise you on a plan that secures optimal benefits now and in the future.

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Living Wills

Terminal illness may prevent you from deciding the best care. We devise living wills that allow you to make those decisions now so loved ones know the care you get is what you want.

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Guardianships

You may need to seek an adult guardianship for a formerly legally competent loved one, such as a disabled spouse or an elderly parent.

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