Sec. 640.
(1) At a hearing convened pursuant to this chapter the court may designate 1 or more standby guardians whose appointment shall become effective without further proceedings immediately upon the death, incapacity, or resignation of the initially appointed guardian. The powers and duties of the standby guardian shall be the same as those of the initially appointed guardian.
(2) The standby guardian shall receive a copy of the court order establishing or modifying the initial guardianship, and the order designating the standby guardian. Upon assuming office, the standby guardian shall notify the court.
(3) In an emergency situation and in the absence and unavailability of the initially appointed guardian, the standby guardian may temporarily assume the powers and duties of the initially appointed guardian.
History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 527, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 330 - Mental Health Code
Act 258 of 1974 - Mental Health Code (330.1001 - 330.2106)
258-1974-6 - Chapter 6 Guardianship for the Developmentally Disabled (330.1600...330.1644)
Section 330.1600 - Definitions.
Section 330.1602 - Guardianship; Use; Design; Limitation; Partial Guardianship.
Section 330.1604 - Jurisdiction; Provisions Applicable to Appointment of Guardian.
Section 330.1606 - Repealed. 1978, Act 527, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978.
Section 330.1608 - Repealed. 1978, Act 527, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978.
Section 330.1609 - Petition for Appointment of Guardian; Filing; Contents.
Section 330.1610 - Repealed. 1978, Act 527, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978.
Section 330.1614 - Hearings; Date and Place; Notice.
Section 330.1616 - Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 330.1618 - Hearing; Powers and Duties of Court.
Section 330.1622 - Repealed. 1978, Act 527, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978.
Section 330.1624 - Repealed. 1978, Act 527, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978.
Section 330.1626 - Duration of Term of Guardianship; New Petition for Guardianship.
Section 330.1628 - Qualifications of Guardian; Preference.
Section 330.1630 - Repealed. 1978, Act 527, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978.
Section 330.1631 - Guardian; Duties; Filing, Contents, and Review of Report.
Section 330.1632 - Guardian as Fiduciary.
Section 330.1634 - Notice of Right to Dismiss Guardian or Modify Guardianship Order; Procedures.
Section 330.1636 - Repealed. 1978, Act 527, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978.
Section 330.1637 - Discharge or Modification Order; Petition; Hearing; Order.
Section 330.1638 - Repealed. 1978, Act 527, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978.
Section 330.1640 - Standby Guardian.