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MI Comp L § 700.5313 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-3 - Part 3 Guardians of Incapacitated Individuals (700.5301...700.5319)|Section 700.5313 - Guardian; Qualifications.

700.5313 Guardian; qualifications.Sec. 5313.  (1) The court may appoint a competent person as guardian of a legally incapacitated individual. The court shall not appoint as a guardian an agency, public or private, that financially benefits from directly providing housing, medical, mental health, or social services to the legally incapacitated individual. If the court determines that the ward's property needs protection, the court shall order the guardian to furnish a bond or shall include restrictions in the letters of guardianship as necessary to protect the property.  (2) In appointing a guardian under this section, the court shall appoint a person, if suitable and willing to serve, in the following order of priority:  (a) A person previously appointed, qualified, and serving in good standing as guardian for the legally incapacitated individual in another state.  (b) A person the individual subject to the petition chooses to serve as guardian.  (c) A person nominated as guardian in a durable power of attorney or other writing by the individual subject to the petition.  (d) A person named by the individual as a patient advocate or attorney in fact in a durable power of attorney.  (3) If there is no person chosen, nominated, or named under subsection (2), or if none of the persons listed in subsection (2) are suitable or willing to serve, the court may appoint as a guardian an individual who is related to the individual who is the subject of the petition in the following order of preference:  (a) The legally incapacitated individual's spouse. This subdivision shall be considered to include a person nominated by will or other writing signed by a deceased spouse.  (b) An adult child of the legally incapacitated individual.  (c) A parent of the legally incapacitated individual. This subdivision shall be considered to include a person nominated by will or other writing signed by a deceased parent.  (d) A relative of the legally incapacitated individual with whom the individual has resided for more than 6 months before the filing of the petition.  (e) A person nominated by a person who is caring for the legally incapacitated individual or paying benefits to the legally incapacitated individual.  (4) If none of the persons as designated or listed in subsection (2) or (3) are suitable or willing to serve, the court may appoint any competent person who is suitable and willing to serve, including a professional guardian as provided in section 5106. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 54, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 312, Eff. Jan. 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 463, Eff. June 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 545, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 2013 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5315 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-3 - Part 3 Guardians of Incapacitated Individuals (700.5301...700.5319)|Section 700.5315 - Payments for Care of Ward; Claims at Death.

700.5315 Payments for care of ward; claims at death.Sec. 5315.  (1) To the extent granted by the court under section 5306, the guardian of an individual for whom a conservator also is appointed controls the ward's custody and care and is entitled to receive reasonable amounts for those services and for room and board furnished to the ward as agreed upon between the guardian and the conservator if the amounts agreed upon are reasonable under the circumstances. The guardian may request the conservator to expend the ward's estate by payment to a third person or institution for the ward's care and maintenance.  (2) If a ward dies while under guardianship and a conservator has not been appointed for the ward's estate and if the guardian has possession of money of the deceased ward, upon petition of the guardian and with or without notice, the court may hear a claim for burial expenses or any other claim as the court considers advisable. Upon hearing the claim, the court may enter an order allowing or disallowing the claim or a part of the claim and may provide in the order of allowance that the claim or a part of it be paid immediately if the payment can be made without injury or serious inconvenience to the ward's estate. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 173, Eff. Oct. 1, 2012 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5316 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-3 - Part 3 Guardians of Incapacitated Individuals (700.5301...700.5319)|Section 700.5316 - Partial Management of Property by Ward.

700.5316 Partial management of property by ward. Sec. 5316.  To encourage self-reliance and independence in a legally incapacitated individual, the court may authorize the individual to function without the consent or supervision of the individual's guardian or conservator in handling part of his or her money or property, including authorizing the individual to maintain an account with a financial institution. To the extent the individual is authorized to function autonomously, a person may deal with the individual as though the individual is mentally competent. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 54, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5317 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-3 - Part 3 Guardians of Incapacitated Individuals (700.5301...700.5319)|Section 700.5317 - Guardianship Proceedings; Concurrent Jurisdiction.

700.5317 Guardianship proceedings; concurrent jurisdiction. Sec. 5317.  (1) The court in the county where the ward resides has concurrent jurisdiction over resignation, removal, accounting, and other proceedings relating to the guardianship with the court that appointed the guardian or in which acceptance of a parental or spousal appointment was filed.  (2) If the court in the county where the ward resides is not the court in which acceptance of appointment is filed, the court in which a proceeding is commenced after the appointment in appropriate cases shall notify the other court, in this or another state, and after consultation with that court, shall determine whether to retain jurisdiction or transfer the proceeding to the other court, whichever is in the best interests of the ward. After this determination is made, the court accepting a resignation or removing a guardian shall direct this fiduciary to prepare and submit a final report to both courts. A copy of an order accepting a resignation or removing a guardian and a copy of the final report must be sent to the court in which acceptance of appointment is filed. The court entering this order may permit closing of the guardianship in the court in which acceptance of appointment is filed, without notice to interested persons. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5318 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-3 - Part 3 Guardians of Incapacitated Individuals (700.5301...700.5319)|Section 700.5318 - Third Person Dealing With Guardian.

700.5318 Third person dealing with guardian. Sec. 5318.  If a third person is dealing with a guardian or is assisting a guardian in the conduct of a transaction, the third person may assume the existence of trust powers and their proper exercise by the guardian without inquiry. The third person is not bound to inquire whether the guardian may act or is properly exercising the power. Unless the third person has actual knowledge that the guardian is exceeding the guardian's powers or improperly exercising them, a third person is fully protected in dealing with the guardian as if the guardian possessed and properly exercised the powers the guardian purports to exercise. A third person is not bound to assume the proper application of estate assets paid or delivered to the guardian. This section does not apply to a third person dealing with a limited guardian. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5319 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-3 - Part 3 Guardians of Incapacitated Individuals (700.5301...700.5319)|Section 700.5319 - Appointment of Conservator or Protective Order; Report of Amount of Additional Cash or Property.

700.5319 Appointment of conservator or protective order; report of amount of additional cash or property.Sec. 5319.  (1) If the court determines that financial protection is required for the ward, the court may order the guardian to petition for the appointment of a conservator or for another protective order under part 4 of this article in relation to the ward's estate.  (2) If a conservator has not been appointed for a ward's estate and the guardian determines that there is more cash or property that is readily convertible into cash in the ward's estate than was estimated by the guardian ad litem and reported to the court, the guardian shall report the amount of the additional cash or property to the court. History: Add. 2012, Act 173, Eff. Oct. 1, 2012 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5401 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-4 - Part 4 Protection of Property of an Individual Under Disability or of a Minor (700.5401...700.5433)|Section 700.5401 - Protective Proceedings.

700.5401 Protective proceedings. Sec. 5401.  (1) Upon petition and after notice and hearing in accordance with this part, the court may appoint a conservator or make another protective order for cause as provided in this section.  (2) The court may appoint a conservator or make another protective order in relation to a minor's estate and affairs if the court determines that the minor owns money or property that requires management or protection that cannot otherwise be provided, has or may have business affairs that may be jeopardized or prevented by minority, or needs money for support and education and that protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide money.  (3) The court may appoint a conservator or make another protective order in relation to an individual's estate and affairs if the court determines both of the following:  (a) The individual is unable to manage property and business affairs effectively for reasons such as mental illness, mental deficiency, physical illness or disability, chronic use of drugs, chronic intoxication, confinement, detention by a foreign power, or disappearance.  (b) The individual has property that will be wasted or dissipated unless proper management is provided, or money is needed for the individual's support, care, and welfare or for those entitled to the individual's support, and that protection is necessary to obtain or provide money.  (4) The court may appoint a conservator in relation to the estate and affairs of an individual who is mentally competent, but due to age or physical infirmity is unable to manage his or her property and affairs effectively and who, recognizing this disability, requests a conservator's appointment. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 466, Eff. June 1, 2001 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5402 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-4 - Part 4 Protection of Property of an Individual Under Disability or of a Minor (700.5401...700.5433)|Section 700.5402 - Protective Proceedings; Jurisdiction.

700.5402 Protective proceedings; jurisdiction. Sec. 5402.  After the service of notice in a proceeding seeking a conservator's appointment or other protective order and until the proceeding's termination, the court in which the petition is filed has the following jurisdiction:  (a) Exclusive jurisdiction to determine the need for a conservator or other protective order until the proceeding is terminated.  (b) Exclusive jurisdiction to determine how the protected individual's estate that is subject to the laws of this state is managed, expended, or distributed to or for the use of the protected individual or any of the protected individual's dependents or other claimants.  (c) Concurrent jurisdiction to determine the validity of a claim against the protected individual or the protected individual's estate, and questions of title concerning estate property. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5402a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-4 - Part 4 Protection of Property of an Individual Under Disability or of a Minor (700.5401...700.5433)|Section 700.5402a - Appointment of Conservator or Issuance of Protection Order; Conditions; Connection of Individual to State; Factors.

700.5402a Appointment of conservator or issuance of protection order; conditions; connection of individual to state; factors.Sec. 5402a.  (1) The court has jurisdiction over the appointment of a conservator or the issuance of a protective order in relation to an individual's estate and affairs under this part if any of the following apply:  (a) The individual for whom a conservator or protective order is sought resides in this state.  (b) The individual for whom a conservator or protective order is sought is present in this state and has a significant connection to this state.  (2) In determining if the individual for whom a conservator or protective order is sought has a significant connection to this state under subsection (1)(b), the court shall consider all of the following factors:  (a) The wishes of the individual.   (b) The location of the individual's family and other interested persons.  (c) The length and time the individual was present in this state and the duration of any absence.  (d) The location of the individual's property.  (e) The extent to which the individual has ties to this state, such as voting registration, state tax return filing, vehicle registration, driver license, social relationship, and receipt of services.  (f) Any other factor the court considers relevant. History: Add. 2016, Act 498, Eff. Apr. 6, 2017 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5403 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-4 - Part 4 Protection of Property of an Individual Under Disability or of a Minor (700.5401...700.5433)|Section 700.5403 - Venue.

700.5403 Venue. Sec. 5403.  Venue for a proceeding under this part is as follows:  (a) In the court at the place in this state where the individual to be protected resides whether or not a guardian has been appointed in another place.  (b) If the individual to be protected does not reside in this state, in the court at a place where property of the individual is located. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5404 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-4 - Part 4 Protection of Property of an Individual Under Disability or of a Minor (700.5401...700.5433)|Section 700.5404 - Original Petition for Appointment or Protective Order.

700.5404 Original petition for appointment or protective order. Sec. 5404.  (1) The individual to be protected, a person who is interested in the individual's estate, affairs, or welfare, including a parent, guardian, or custodian, or a person who would be adversely affected by lack of effective management of the individual's property and business affairs may petition for a conservator's appointment or for another appropriate protective order.  (2) The petition must set forth to the extent known the petitioner's interest; the name, age, residence, and address of the individual to be protected; the name and address of the guardian, if any; the name and address of the nearest relative known to the petitioner; a general statement of the individual's property with an estimate of the value of the property, including compensation, insurance, a pension, or an allowance to which the individual is entitled; and the reason why a conservator's appointment or another protective order is necessary. If a conservator's appointment is requested, the petition shall also set forth the name and address of the person whose appointment is sought and the basis of the claim to priority for appointment. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5405 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-4 - Part 4 Protection of Property of an Individual Under Disability or of a Minor (700.5401...700.5433)|Section 700.5405 - Notice.

700.5405 Notice. Sec. 5405.  (1) On a petition for a conservator's appointment or another protective order, the requirements for notice described in section 5311 apply, subject to the following:  (a) If the individual to be protected has disappeared or is otherwise situated so as to make personal service of notice impracticable, notice to the individual shall be given by mail or publication as provided in section 1401.  (b) If the individual to be protected is a minor, section 5213(1) also applies.  (2) Notice of a hearing on a petition for an order after a conservator's appointment or another protective order must be given to the protected individual, a conservator of the protected individual's estate, and any other person as ordered by the court or as provided by court rule. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC
MI Comp L § 700.5408 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code|Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)|Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)|386-1998-V-4 - Part 4 Protection of Property of an Individual Under Disability or of a Minor (700.5401...700.5433)|Section 700.5408 - Protective Arrangements and Single Transactions Authorized.

700.5408 Protective arrangements and single transactions authorized. Sec. 5408.  (1) If it is established in a proper proceeding that a basis exists as described in section 5401 for affecting an individual's property and business affairs, the court, without appointing a conservator, may authorize, direct, or ratify a transaction necessary or desirable to achieve a security, service, or care arrangement meeting the protected individual's foreseeable needs. Protective arrangements include, but are not limited to, payment, delivery, deposit, or retention of money or property; sale, mortgage, lease, or other transfer of property; entry into an annuity contract, contract for life care, deposit contract, or contract for training and education; or an addition to or establishment of a suitable trust.  (2) If it is established in a proper proceeding that a basis exists as described in section 540l for affecting an individual's property and business affairs, the court, without appointing a conservator, may authorize, direct, or ratify a contract, trust, or other transaction relating to the protected individual's property and business affairs if the court determines that the transaction is in the protected individual's best interests.  (3) Before approving a protective arrangement or other transaction under this section, the court shall consider the interests of the protected individual's creditors and dependents and, in view of the disability, whether the protected individual needs the continuing protection of a conservator. The court may appoint a special conservator to assist in the accomplishment of a protective arrangement or other transaction authorized under this section. The special conservator has the authority conferred by the order and serves until discharged by order after reporting to the court on all matters done under the appointment order. History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC