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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