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Articles Posted in Guardianship

What Does “Protected Individual” Mean in the Michigan Probate Courts?
Patrick & Associates, PLLC

In a previous post for this site, we explored a bit of the history and context surrounding Michigan’s Estates and Protected individuals Code (EPIC). In this followup, our goal is to dive more into the definition of “protected individual” as it applies in probate court proceedings — and offer some broad overviews of important concepts…

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The Powers and Duties of a Guardian in Michigan
Patrick & Associates, PLLC

In Michigan, guardianship grants the legal authority to care for another person, often along with their personal property and assets. Generally speaking, an adult guardian’s responsibility is to look out for the overall well-being and care of an incapacitated individual — that is, someone who cannot communicate or make informed general care and control decisions…

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Understanding the Types of Minor Guardianship Available in Michigan
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Broadly speaking, a guardian is a person who has legal responsibility for another person, and is put in charge of his or her well-being. Under Michigan’s Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC), a guardian may be needed when an individual cannot make informed general care and control decisions for themselves, whether due to their age…

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