A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending the title and sections 5106, 5108a, 5313, and 5409 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5108a, 700.5313, and 700.5409), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5108a as amended by 2020 PA 338, section 5313 as amended by 2012 PA 545, and section 5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463, and by adding sections 5106a and 5106b.
The bill introduces stringent requirements for the appointment of professional guardians or conservators, including mandatory bonding, certification within two years of enactment, and transparent compensation practices. The bill sets high standards for these roles, necessitating a clean legal record, educational qualifications, national certification exam passage, ongoing education, and professional liability insurance. It specifies disqualifying crimes, outlines certification revocation processes, and mandates the publication of a list of certified professionals to improve oversight and accountability.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
