Guardianship & Conservatorship
Guardianship and conservatorship are legal arrangements designed to protect individuals who can no longer manage their own personal or financial affairs due to age, illness, or disability.
A guardian is appointed by the court to make decisions about a person’s personal care and well-being, which often includes choosing where they will live—such as placement in a residential or long-term care facility—and authorizing medical services or treatments in the individual’s best interest.
A conservator, on the other hand, is responsible for managing the person’s financial matters, including assets, bills, and property. Both roles require court approval and ongoing oversight to ensure decisions are made responsibly and in accordance with state law.
Our team at Michigan Trust & Estate Planning can help you and your family navigate these legal arrangements and provide peace of mind in the process.
A guardian is appointed by the court to make decisions about a person’s personal care and well-being, which often includes choosing where they will live—such as placement in a residential or long-term care facility—and authorizing medical services or treatments in the individual’s best interest.
A conservator, on the other hand, is responsible for managing the person’s financial matters, including assets, bills, and property. Both roles require court approval and ongoing oversight to ensure decisions are made responsibly and in accordance with state law.
Our team at Michigan Trust & Estate Planning can help you and your family navigate these legal arrangements and provide peace of mind in the process.
Navigating the intricacies of trust distribution can be daunting. We handle every aspect of this process, ensuring that assets are transferred to beneficiaries according to the terms of the trust.
We will file the necessary documents, re-title assets, and pay off financial obligations of the trust.
We also handle the administration of large trusts, which contain many assets that vary in complexity.
Our goal is to ensure smooth and efficient trust administration, which allows prompt transfers of property to beneficiaries.