Guardianship - Legally Incapacitated Person

I. FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORMS:

A. Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Legally Incapacitated Person (PC 625).

B. Acceptance of Appointment (PC 571). ** Must be signed by proposed guardian(s)

C. Fiduciary Proof of Identity (PC 1071). **Must be completed by proposed guardian(s)

II. FILING OF FORMS:

A. Return to the counter with the $150.00 Filing Fee and completed documents. The filing fee may be paid by CASH/CHECK/MONEY ORDER/CREDIT CARD

B. Physician's Certificate (if prepared and provided to you by a physician).

C. Forms will be reviewed by staff.

D. A hearing will be scheduled and statutes require the Court appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL). The GAL will charge a fee which is required to be paid by the Petitioner, Alleged Incapacitated Individual, or Conservator. Fees may vary due to extent of work involved.

PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING: (IF APPLICABLE)

A. Durable Power of Attorney.

IF THE COURT APPOINTS A GUARDIAN:

A. Please refer to MCL 700.5314 Powers and Duties of Guardian.

B. If a change in the guardianship is requested, a petition to modify (PC 638) shall be filed with the Court along with a $20.00 filing fee.

C. The Court shall conduct reviews of the individual the first year after appointment of the guardian, and every three years thereafter.

D. If the ward shall die, the guardian shall inform the Court and file a death certificate so the Court can close the file.