MI SB0539

Allows out-of-state guardians and conservators appointed and serving in good standing in another state to be appointed as temporary guardians or conservators in Michigan immediately upon filing an application, authenticated appointment copy, and acceptance of appointment.

Temporary guardianship and conservatorship letters expire 28 days after appointment, after which the guardian or conservator must notify all interested persons of the appointment and their right to object.

Upon proof of notice service with the court, the temporary guardian or conservator is appointed as full guardian or conservator with letters of guardianship or conservatorship issued accordingly.

If an objection is filed to the guardianship or conservatorship, it continues in effect unless a Michigan court enters an order removing the guardian or conservator.

Prohibits courts from appointing as guardian any agency, public or private, that financially benefits from directly providing housing, medical, mental health, or social services to the ward.