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This pamphlet was prepared by the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.  This material contains various ways that the affairs of disabled adults can be handled, including having the probate court appoint a guardian and conservator.

This is a three article series on Adult Guardianships prepared by members of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan as a public service.  2009 007

This pamphlet was prepared by the Elder Law section of the State Bar of Michigan.  This material discusses how to use advance directives so that you may receive medical care if you are no longer competent to make decisions.

This pamphlet was prepared by  the Elder Law and Advocacy Section of the State Bar of Michigan.  This material describes various alternatives which may avoid guardianship for adults. 2001 041

This pamphlet was prepared by the State Bar of Michigan.  It provides information on your rights if you are stopped, searched, or arrested by a police officer. 1993 005

This pamphlet was prepared by the State Bar of Michigan.  The pamphlet was revised 12-92 with cooperation of Howard A. Lax, Attorney in Detroit and the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.  The material outlines some of the important legal issues which you may face when buying or selling a home. 1992 020

This pamphlet was prepared by the 10th District Court.  The material provides information on how to collect on a small claims judgment.

This pamphlet was prepared by the 10th District Court.  The material contains frequently asked questions about Small Claims Court. 2001 040

"Courtroom Visits"

This pamphlet was prepared by the State Bar of Michigan.  This material contains suggestions for those organizing educational courtroom visits for students. 1988 021.

This pamphlet was prepared by the State Bar of Michigan's Standing Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law.   The material explains the danger of buying a "trust kit" from nonlawyers. 1996 032

This pamphlet was prepared by the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.  The material explans the various aspects of a durable power of attorney.

This pamphlet was prepared by the State Bar of Michigan.  It provides information about the problem of elder abuse and suggests possible solutions. It is written for older people, their families and friends and for service providers who work with elders. 1994 004

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support and the State Court Administrative Office.  The material deals with the various aspects of establishing paternity for a child.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.  The material explains what a trust is and how it can be used in estate planning.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  The material gives a history of reforms to the Office of Friend of the Court.

"Graduated Licensing in Michigan"

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan Secretary of State's Office.  The material explains Michigan's graduated licensing procedure.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Washtenaw County Probate Court.  The material explains responsibilties of guardians for developmentally disabled individuals

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  It deals with the extremely important topic of how our courts should deal with the issue of bias.

This handbook was written by attorney Bradley Geller.  The material contains detailed information about conservatorships and the duties of conservators.  1998 036

This handbook was written by attorney Bradley Geller.  The material contains detailed information about
guardianships and the duties of guardians.  1998 037

This pamphlet was written by the State Bar of Michigan.  The material give practical advise on how to hire a lawyer.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Calhoun County Friend of the Court.  It answers questions regarding what happens to child support when the non custodial parent becomes unemployed. 2009 001

"Juror's Manual"

This pamphlet was written by the State Bar of Michigan in cooperation with the Standard Criminal Jury Instruction Committee of the State Bar of Michigan.  The material describes what it is like to be a juror and the trial process. 1991 009

Prepared by the Calhoun County Judicial Council.  The material discusses the procedure to be followed by jurors called to jury service in Calhoun County.

This pamphlet was prepared by the State Bar of Michigan.  This material contains some of the most common legal terms and their definitions. 1994 008

This handbook by written by attorney Bradley Geller.  It explains the duties and responsibilities of a guardian ad litem and appointed counsel in guardianships and conservatorship. 2001 042

This pamphlet was prepared by James P. Ryan, Esq. and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.  It explains the legal aspects of marriage in Michigan. 1991 012

This pamphlet was prepared by Resolve of Calhoun County, a community dispute resolution center.  The material explains mediation and how it is offered in Calhoun County. 1995 018

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  The material describes the structure of Michigan's court system.

"Model Friend of the Court Handbook"

This handbook was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office, Friend of the Court Bureau.  The handbook provides information about the Michigan Friend of the Court, divorce, custody, parenting time (visitation) and the child support enforcement program.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  The material discusses an employer's responsibility to withhold income for child support.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  The material discusses how to establish paternity.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.  This material discusses what is a patient advocate designation and how it may be used to make decision for a disable adult without court involvement.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.  This material discusses what Medicaid is, the requirements to qualify for it, and what you or a family member can do to arrange your assets so you will be able to qualify.

This pamphlet is used in the Calhoun and Kalamazoo County probate courts.  The content was developed by Kalamazoo County Probate Judge James Casey.  The material discusses the uses for a power of attorney and guardianship in relation to minors.  It also discusses the legal procedure involved. 1996. 003

This pamphlet was prepared by the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.  The material deals with how to probate a decedent's estate.

"Release of Information - A Guide for Adoptees and Parents"

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan Family Independence Agency.  The material discusses the release of information contained in adoption records. 2006

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  The material describes the method which may be used to resolve disputes which are an alternative to trial.

This pamphlet was prepared by the State Bar of Michigan.  It describes what it is like to be a witness.  It prepares you to be a witness who may testify at a deposition or in a court or administrative proceeding. 1993 006

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  The materials describe show cause proceedings in domestic relations cases.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  The materials deal with how you can use small claims court and the procedure followed in both starting or responding to a small claims action.

An educational booklet prepared by the Calhoun County Courts for sparating/divorced parents with minor children. 1999 038

This pamphlet is used in the Calhoun and Kalamazoo County probate courts.  The content was developed by Kalamazoo County Probate Judge James Casey.  The material discusses the requirements for emancipation and how emancipation affects the rights and obligations of the minor. 1995. 002

"Tax Refund Offset Program"

This pamphlet was prepared  by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  The material is written to explain the Tax Refund Offset Program with captures tax refunds to satisfy child support obligations.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  The material explains the federal rules for how support is paid through a state agency.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office. The material explains your responsibilities if you decide to represent yourself in a legal action.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  The material explains the process of petitioning for a conservator.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.  The material explains the process of petitioning for a guardian and alternatives to guardianship.

This booklet was prepared by the State Bar of Michigan.  The material is written for minors and deals with legal issues affecting them.

This pamphlet was prepared by the State Bar of Michigan and revised by the Probate and Estate Planning Section.  The material explains what a will is and what it does for you. Copyright 1994 025

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Last Updated:  10-30-09

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