HB5739

Probate: guardians and conservators; powers and duties; modify. Amends secs. 5410 & 5423 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5410 & 700.5423). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4169'25

Chamber Passed·6/3/26

Amends Michigan probate law to modify powers and duties of conservators.

This bill amends Michigan probate law to modify the powers and duties of conservators. It allows conservators to prosecute or defend actions for estate protection, execute instruments, respond to environmental concerns, and pay taxes and expenses. It also permits conservators to invest estate property according to the Michigan prudent investor rule and to employ attorneys for legal services. The bill specifies conditions under which a conservator may be required to furnish a bond and outlines actions that require court approval.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 106–0 · Jun 3
Current
Housing And Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

106 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 21

10:30 AM

House Rules

May 14

10:30 AM

House Rules

History

Jun 10

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jun 10

Senate

Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services

Jun 3

House

Read A Third Time