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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 722.878

  • Department: means the department of health and human services. See Michigan Laws 722.872
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Guardian: means a person appointed by the court to act as a legal guardian for a child under section 19a or 19c of chapter XIIA of the probate code, MCL 712A. See Michigan Laws 722.872
  • Successor guardian: means a person appointed by the court to act as a legal guardian when the preceding guardian is no longer able to act, as a result of his or her death or incapacitation, under section 19a or 19c of chapter XIIA of the probate code, MCL 712A. See Michigan Laws 722.872
    (1) The department is responsible for collecting, assembling, and reporting all data and information required for reporting purposes.
    (2) The guardian or successor guardian shall cooperate with the department and provide all information that the guardian or successor guardian possesses as requested by the department to facilitate compliance with this section.