Terms Used In Michigan Laws 333.5539

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
     The authority of a family representative to act as provided in this part is given first to the affected individual’s legal guardian, and if none, then to his or her spouse, and if none, then to his or her adult child or children, and if none, then to his or her parent, and if none, then to other family members.