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Can a Guardian Sign a DNR…

Can a Guardian Sign a DNR for a Ward?

June 2nd, 2020
Posted By
Suzanne (Suzy) R. Fanning
Thinking about serious illness and life-saving measures that might be taken in a crisis is never pleasant. Unfortunately, with the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have been confronted with images of how painful life-saving measures can… Read More
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Categories: Guardianships
What Authority Does a Leg…

What Authority Does a Legal Guardian Have in Michigan?

February 3rd, 2020
Posted By
Suzanne (Suzy) R. Fanning
If you are considering seeking guardianship of a loved one, you have almost certainly not come to this decision point easily. Particularly if that loved one is an older relative who is suffering from dementia, you may have spent months wrestling with… Read More
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Categories: Guardianships

What is a Guardian?

January 1st, 2019
Posted By
Suzanne (Suzy) R. Fanning
In Michigan, the need for guardianship is growing as the numbers of aging adults with diminished capacity increase. In this blog post, I explain what a guardian does, as well as a guardian’s powers and limitations. What is a Guardian? A guardia… Read More
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Categories: Fiduciaries, Guardianships, Probate Law
Tags: guardian, Incapacity, Probate

Alcohol Use Disorder in Elder Adults

September 1st, 2018
Posted By
Suzanne (Suzy) R. Fanning
Alcohol Abuse in Elders By 2030, one-third of the U.S. population will be age 55 or older. There is no reason why elder adults should not be able to drink responsibly as they age. However, excessive alcohol abuse, known as Alcohol Abuse Disorder (AUD… Read More
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Categories: Fiduciaries, Guardianships, Other Questions, Probate Law
Tags: alcoholism, Elderly, fiduciary, Guardianship, Probate

A Simple Guide To Filing For An Adult Guardianship In Michigan

March 16th, 2018
Posted By
Suzanne (Suzy) R. Fanning
What is Guardianship? Filing for an adult Guardianship can appear daunting at first. However, with some simple guideline, the process can be straightforward. A Guardianship allows a person to make medical and placement decisions for another person wh… Read More
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Categories: Guardianships
Tags: Guardianship, Incapacity, Michigan, Probate

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