Bill > HB4848

This bill amends Michigan's Estates and Protected Individuals Code to modify the duties of guardians, conservators, and guardian ad litems in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. Key provisions include: - Expanding the duties of guardian ad litems to gather more information about the individual's preferences, abilities, and alternatives to guardianship/conservatorship, and requiring them to file detailed written reports. - Requiring guardians and conservators to inventory the protected individual's property, including identifying any items of special personal or sentimental value, and to account for the administration of the estate annually. - Placing new restrictions on a guardian's ability to permanently move a legally incapacitated individual from their residence, including requiring court approval for such moves except in emergencies. - Ensuring individuals subject to guardianship or conservatorship petitions have the right to legal counsel, and clarifying the role of guardian ad litems when legal counsel is appointed. The bill is tied to the passage of several other related bills in the Michigan legislature.