MI HB4850

Adds new section 5312a allowing courts to appoint a temporary guardian for up to 6 months when a current guardian is not effectively performing duties and the ward's welfare requires immediate action.

Temporary guardians receive custody and care of the ward while suspending the authority of any previously appointed permanent guardian, and are subject to the same provisions as permanent guardians regarding reporting and removal.

Modifies section 5414 to allow protected individuals or interested parties to petition for conservator removal, successor appointment, or conservatorship termination by informal letter to the court, with contempt sanctions for those who interfere with transmitting such requests.

Adds successor conservator appointments under section 5414 and new subsection 5415(3) to the priority appointment process under section 5409.

Bill is contingent on enactment of HB 4847, HB 4848, and HB 4849 from the 101st Legislature.