HB5404

Probate: guardians and conservators; requirements to be appointed as guardian or conservator; modify. Amends secs. 5104, 5106, 5310, 5313 & 5409 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5104 et seq.).

Introduced·12/18/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5404 modifies guardianship and conservatorship appointment procedures, prioritizing certain relatives and allowing for professional.

Michigan HB5404 amends guardianship and conservatorship laws by establishing a priority order for appointing guardians and conservators. The bill prioritizes the spouse, adult children, and parents of the incapacitated individual, among others. It allows for professional guardians and conservators to be appointed if no suitable relatives are available. The bill also mandates that professional guardians and conservators undergo criminal background checks and submit bonds.

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Current
Families And Veterans Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Dec 23, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/18/2025

Dec 18, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Douglas Wozniak

Dec 18, 2025

House

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