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Guardianships

At EstateGenius, our Michigan guardianship law attorneys bring a wealth of experience to the table. With a deep understanding of the complexity and sensitivity of guardianship and conservatorship cases, we help people take action to protect their most vulnerable family members. If you have any questions about getting an adult guardianship, we can help.

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Michigan Guardianships

What to Know About Adult Guardianships in Michigan

In Michigan, an adult guardianship is a legal status through which an incapacitated person (ward) is placed into the care of a trusted guardian. The guardian then becomes responsible for making certain key decisions—including health care decisions—on behalf of the ward. You may need to seek an adult guardianship for a formerly legally competent loved one, such as a disabled spouse or an elderly parent. Here are four important things to understand about guardianships in Michigan:

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A Guardian Makes Medical/Lifestyle Decisions for an Incapacitated Person:

To start, it is important to emphasize that a guardian is responsible for making medical decisions and lifestyle decisions on behalf of a vulnerable, incapacitated person. Beyond health care decisions, a guardian will typically also decide where an incapacitated person will live.

A Guardianship Petition Must be Filed in a County Probate Court:

Under Michigan state law, a guardianship will be appointed by a probate court. The person(s) who wish to be appointed as a legal guardian for a vulnerable family member or loved one must file a petition in probate court. Probate courts are county courts in Michigan. You should file a guardianship petition in the county in which your vulnerable loved one lives.

A Guardianship Hearing is Required:

When a guardianship is sought for an incapacitated person, a hearing must occur in a county probate court. During this hearing, the court must determine if the proposed ward is truly incapacitated, if a guardianship is needed, and if the person filing the petition is the right person to assume the role. As there are many complex legal and procedural requirements in guardianship hearings, anyone filing a petition should seek guidance from a Michigan guardianship lawyer prior to the start of a hearing.

Adult Guardians Have Certain Powers and Responsibilities:

In Michigan, adult guardians have certain rights and duties. The single overriding principle under state law is that an adult guardian must always act to promote the best interests of the ward. If they fail to do so, the adult guardianship can be terminated.

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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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Conservatorships

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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