GUARDIANSHIPS: COMPLIANCE

WITH WARD'S REQUESTS



House Bill 6091

Sponsor: Rep. Lynne Martinez

Committee: Judiciary


Complete to 9-17-98



A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6091 AS INTRODUCED 9-16-98


The bill would amend the Revised Probate Code to include a provision requiring a guardian to be guided by the wishes of the ward that were expressed before the ward became legally incapacitated. This would include complying with a durable power of attorney or other advance directive. In addition, whenever meaningful communication was possible, the bill would require the guardian to consult with the ward before making a major decision affecting the ward.


MCL 700.447 and 700.455

























Analyst: W. Flory


This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.