Michigan Laws 330.1626 – Duration of term of guardianship; new petition for guardianship
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(1) Before the appointment of a guardian, the court shall consider the duration of the term of guardianship. The duration of the term shall be indicated in a court order.
(2) A partial guardian shall not be appointed for a term greater than 5 years.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 330.1626
- Court: means the probate court or the court with responsibility with regard to mental health services for the county of residence of an individual with developmental disability, or for the county in which the individual was found if a county of residence cannot be determined. See Michigan Laws 330.1600
- 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.
- Partial guardian: means a guardian who possesses fewer than all of the legal rights and powers of a plenary guardian, and whose rights, powers, and duties have been specifically enumerated by court order. See Michigan Laws 330.1600
(3) At the expiration of the term of guardianship a new petition for guardianship may be filed pursuant to this chapter.