A Guardianship is started by filing a petition with the Probate Court. You can obtain this form from the Probate Court office. This form is also available online. Try to include as much information as possible in the Petition to help the Judge understand why a guardian is necessary.

Can you file for Guardianship without a lawyer in Michigan?

Petition for Guardianship in Michigan The person filing the petition is often, but not always, represented by an attorney. If the petition is granted by the court, the guardian will have legal authority and responsibility for making decisions for the incapacitated individual.

How do you become a guardian in Michigan?

How a Guardian is Appointed. A guardian is appointed by the probate court at the request of a concerned person (petitioner) and after a hearing is held to consider the request. To make a request to the court, a concerned person must file a request on a legal document called a petition.

Can I appoint a legal guardian for myself?

You can appoint more than one person as your enduring guardian. They must be at least 18 years old and be willing to accept their appointment. You can appoint the same person you choose as your attorney (in your enduring power of attorney) to be your enduring guardian as well.

What does guardianship of an elderly parent mean?

Elderly guardianship, also known as elderly conservatorship, is a legal relationship created when a court appoints an individual to care for an elderly person who is no longer able to care for himself or herself. The appointed guardian has certain duties and responsibilities to the elderly person.

What can be used as proof of guardianship?

Proving by Judicial Decree. Show your order or letter of guardianship signed by a judge. If you were appointed as guardian by a court, simply provide a copy of your order or letter of guardianship that the judge signed. Show the will appointing you as guardian.

Who Cannot be a guardian?

A person cannot be appointed a guardian if: The person is incompetent (for instance, the person cannot take care of himself). The person is a minor. The person has filed for bankruptcy within the last 7 years.

Is a guardian financially responsible?

Generally speaking, a guardian is not personally responsible for the ward’s (person being taken care of) debts or bills. The guardian has a duty of care to ensure that all bills are paid on time, but if there are no assets to cover the ward’s liabilities then the guardian’s responsibility stops there.

Who can be appointed as guardian?

Both the parents may jointly, or, in the event of the absence of one due to death, divorce, legal separation, desertion or conviction, may singly apply for guardianship of their or as the case may be his ward beyond the age of 18 years.

Can a family member be a guardian?

Guardianship of a Minor A legal guardian may be a friend, family member, or other person the court feels will act in the minor’s best interest. As the minor’s legal guardian, an adult may be granted physical custody of the minor, or they may act as a financial guardian who exercises control over the minor’s property.

What is the difference between a guardian and a power of attorney?

A power of attorney and a guardianship are tools that help someone act in your stead if you become incapacitated. With a power of attorney, you choose who you want to act for you. In a guardianship proceeding, the court chooses who will act as guardian.

How do you get power of attorney over a parent with dementia?

How to Get a Power of Attorney for a Sick Parent in California

1. Talk to Your Parent. Your parent must be mentally competent to make his or her own decisions.
2. Gather the paperwork.
3. Fill out the paperwork (Do not sign yet!)
4. Meet with a Notary to Sign.
5. File the Form Appropriately.

Does guardianship override parental rights?

To the extent that any powers granted to the guardian are inconsistent with those of the child’s parents, the guardianship order will control. So, while the parents’ rights will not be terminated by the appointment of a guardian, a guardianship can override parental rights to the extent ordered by the court.

How long does it take to get an emergency guardianship?

Upon filing the petition for emergency guardianship with the Orphans’ Court, a hearing is generally set to take place one to two days later. Many of the procedural requirements necessary for a regular guardianship are dispensed with due to the emergency nature of the situation.