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Why a Guardianship Attorney Is Necessary to Terminate Adult Guardianship
February 3rd, 2026
Families often agree that a guardianship was necessary at one point, yet struggle when it no longer fits the situation. Deciding how to terminate guardianship of an adult involves legal standards, medical evidence, and court hearings that can quickly…
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Warning Signs Adult Guardianship is Needed
January 7th, 2026
Key Takeaways A guardianship can be a crucial tool to help ensure a senior’s daily needs are met. However, a guardianship isn’t necessarily needed simply because a person is elderly or has a disability. Since these arrangements can significantly…
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Power of Attorney vs Guardianship: What’s the Difference?
December 1st, 2025
Power of attorney and guardianship both serve as legal tools that can give someone else the authority to make decisions for you if you cannot make them for yourself. But while there are many similarities between these two vehicles, there are some cru…
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Temporary vs. Permanent Guardianship in Michigan: What the Law Says
August 13th, 2025
When a loved one can no longer make important decisions for themselves, Michigan law provides a way for someone else to step in and help. That legal arrangement is called guardianship. But not all guardianships are the same. Some are meant to address…
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Guardianship of Elderly Parents: How to Care for Aging Relatives
June 24th, 2024
Few things are more difficult than seeing your elderly parent in physical and mental decline, and having to provide care for the person to whom you have always looked to for care and guidance. Unfortunately, when a senior becomes unable to care for h…
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Can a Guardian Sign a DNR Order in Michigan?
March 12th, 2024
In Michigan, a legal guardian has the right and responsibility to make medical decisions for an incapacitated person (ward). The guardian can, for instance, select the ward’s medical providers, consent to treatment on the ward’s behalf, and acces…
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What to Expect at a Guardianship Hearing
May 5th, 2023
The decision to pursue guardianship of a loved one can be a difficult, but necessary one. Most family members who seek to become a guardian of a vulnerable person do so not because they want to control their loved one’s life, but because they belie…
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Difference Between Full and Limited Guardianship
July 6th, 2022
When a person lacks the legal capacity to make decisions on their own behalf, they need someone who can make those decisions for them. Being under the age of 18 is such a legal incapacity. For most children, the decision maker is a parent. But if the…
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A Simple Guide To Filing For An Adult Guardianship In Michigan
May 16th, 2022
What is Adult Guardianship? Filing for an adult Guardianship can appear daunting at first. However, with some simple guideline, the process can be straightforward. A Guardianship allows a person to make medical and placement decisions for another per…
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When is Getting Emergency Guardianship Appropriate?
March 9th, 2022
As adults, we are accustomed to making our own decisions and managing our own affairs, both personal and financial. Unfortunately, sometimes adults become unable to take care of their own needs, and someone else needs to step in to assist them, for t…
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