SB 0586
Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to state on record reasons for moving ward from residence; provide for. Amends secs. 5306 & 5314 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5306 & 700.5314).
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Bill overview
This bill updates Michigan law regarding guardians and conservators appointed for incapacitated individuals. It requires guardians to document the reasons for moving a ward from their residence on the court record and ensures that guardians consult with the incapacitated individual before making major decisions. The legislation also clarifies the roles and responsibilities of guardians, particularly concerning communication with the ward, executing advance healthcare directives, and reporting on the ward's condition and care.
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Ruth A. Johnson
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