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What Authority Does a Legal Guardian Have in Michigan?

February 3rd, 2020

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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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What is a Guardian?

January 1st, 2019

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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

Categories: Fiduciaries, Guardianships, Probate Law

Tags: guardian, Incapacity, Probate

Alcohol Use Disorder in Elder Adults

September 1st, 2018

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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

Tags: alcoholism, Elderly, fiduciary, Guardianship, Probate

A Simple Guide To Filing For An Adult Guardianship In Michigan

March 16th, 2018

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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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Tags: Guardianship, Incapacity, Michigan, Probate

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What Authority Does a Legal Guardian Have in Michigan?

What is a Guardian?

Alcohol Use Disorder in Elder Adults

A Simple Guide To Filing For An Adult Guardianship In Michigan

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