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What can make someone ineligible to be appointed an adult guardian in Michigan?

Asked in Dearborn, MI - 5 months

two children want to be guardian over a parent, what can make one child get appointed over the other, does misdemeanors and a felony have anything to do with it

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Julie Aletta Paquette

Julie Aletta Paquette

Southfield Probate Attorney

Licensed in MI

Answered 5 months ago. It certainly could. Being a guardian puts someone in a position of trust over another, and if that person cannot obey the law, it calls into question their ability to fulfill the duties and responsibilities that come with being in charge of another person's affairs.
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James C. Higgs

James C. Higgs

Mount Pleasant Guardianship Law Attorney

Licensed in MI

Answered 5 months ago. Courts have a lot of discretion in this and will do a full inquiry. It is there object to discover what would be in the best interest of the protected individual. Obviously crimes can be an important part of this. Relationship with the parent. Living situation. Level of responsibility and education. Who the parent would choose. There are a lot of factors a court will consider.
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James P. Frederick

James P. Frederick

Livonia Probate Attorney

Licensed in MI

Answered 5 months ago. I agree with my colleagues. While I know of no express statutory bar for someone with a criminal background to serve as guardian for their parent, this is certainly going to be a major red flag for the judge. Probate judges are under a great deal of pressure and scrutiny due to the large number of crimes that are committed against vulnerable individuals. While the court has no direct control or supervision over these cases, there have been SEVERAL instances where judges have been removed from the bench because of these situations happening, "on their watch." So these appointments are something taken very seriously by judges.

What the crime involved would certainly have an impact, as well.

James Frederick
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Jeffrey Bruce Gold

Jeffrey Bruce Gold

Bellmore Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney

Answered 5 months ago. Criminal convictions can have a lot to do with it. So can education, experience, character, etc.
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