Who May Serve as a Guardian? Any competent person may be appointed as a guardian. The person must be over age 18, suitable, and willing to serve. The law ...

A guardian or conservator may be appointed by a Probate Judge after a petition is filed in the Probate Court.

A guardian is someone appointed to make legal decisions for another person (called the ward). Guardianship is the legal proceeding in court.

Guardianship is a court order that allows one person to make decisions for another person. There are two types of adult guardianships in Michigan.

Fees · The filing fee to start each guardianship is $175.00. · Cash, check (made out to Oakland County Probate Court) or credit card. · Visa, MasterCard, ...

How do I file a guardianship petition? (All State of Michigan approved forms for use in guardianship cases can be found at: Courts.Michigan.gov/SCAO-forms ...

Michigan has enacted certain legislation which will affect Guardianships and Conservatorships for adults. A Guardian ad Litem must be appointed by the Court ...

A Doctor's letter explaining the need for guardianship may be required at or before the hearing. Fill out the following forms.

Any person interested in the adult's welfare, including the adult, can file a petition by using the form entitled Petition for Appointment of Guardian of ...