MI HB6271

Amends the Estates and Protected Individuals Code to add "supportive decision-making" as an alternative to full guardianship that must be presented to individuals considering guardianship petitions.

Defines "supportive decision-making" as a process where incapacitated individuals work with friends, family members, and professionals to understand situations and choices to make their own decisions.

Requires courts to provide written information about guardianship alternatives (limited guardian, conservator, patient advocate designation, do-not-resuscitate orders, durable power of attorney, and supportive decision-making) before a guardianship petition is filed.

Maintains existing requirements that guardianship petitions contain specific facts and examples of recent conduct demonstrating the need for appointment, and that courts appoint a guardian ad litem if the individual lacks legal counsel.