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May an alleged legally incapacitated individual designate orally who they want to be their guardian? Must the court follow such designation? (ref. section 5313(2)) 0641Top of Page
May a guardian consent to a do-not-resuscitate order for a legally incapacitated individual? (ref. section 5314; MCL 333.1066(1)) 0632
Where is proper venue for an adult guardianship? (ref. section 5302) 0631
Can a guardian who is not the conservator retain an attorney to defend a petition to remove him? May he recover his attorney fees from the estate? (ref. section 5314 ) 0585
How may a marriage of an individual who was under guardianship be dissolved? (ref. MCL 552.1 and 552.35) 0536
May a guardian give consent for organ donation? (ref. MCL 333.10101) 0534
May the probate court authorize a guardian to initiate proceedings for divorce? Must a guardian obtain court authority to file the complaint? (ref. section 5314) 0481
May a guardian sign a settlement and release agreement binding the legally incapacitated individual? (ref. sections 5314(d) and 5404) 0418
Can the son of a protected individual, who is the appointed conservator, designate a successor conservator for that individual by a written instrument such as a will? (ref. sections 5409 and 5301) 0251
May the owner of a foster care home where an individual resides be appointed as guardian and/or conservator for that individual? (ref. sections 5313, 5409, and 5106) 0145
Can the son of an incapacitated person who has priority be appointed guardian if he lives in England? (ref. sections 5313 and 5307) 0142Top of Page
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