Understanding Probate Court: Process and Asset Involvement

Learn about probate court's role in managing estates, settling debts, and distributing assets. Explore the probate process ...

Restrictions on private guardianship of vulnerable adults advance in Springfield

Legislation inspired by a Chicago Tribune investigation into some hospitals’ questionable guardianship petitions has advanced ...
JD Supra

When Can a Probate Court Remove and Replace the Legal Guardian for an Adult?

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently answered these questions. In re Guardianship of AMS, No 372183, 2025 WL 452248 (Mich Ct App Feb 10, 2025) (unpublished). AMS was married to Thomas, and she had ...
Staten Island Advance

Surrogate Court reaches out to make guardianship process more personal, less bureaucratic

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Having a guardian, someone who can help make important decisions in your life and protect your welfare, is good. And people should know what it takes to be a guardian. It can be ...