Sec. 5301b.
(1) The court has jurisdiction over the appointment of a guardian under this part if any of the following apply:
(a) The individual for whom a guardian is sought resides in this state.
(b) The individual for whom a guardian is sought is present in this state and has a significant connection to this state.
(2) In determining if the individual for whom a guardian is sought has a significant connection to this state under subsection (1)(b), the court shall consider all of the following factors:
(a) The wishes of the individual.
(b) The location of the individual's family and other interested persons.
(c) The length and time the individual was present in this state and the duration of any absence.
(d) The location of the individual's property.
(e) The extent to which the individual has ties to this state, such as voting registration, state tax return filing, vehicle registration, driver license, social relationship, and receipt of services.
(f) Any other factor the court considers relevant.
History: Add. 2016, Act 498, Eff. Apr. 6, 2017 Popular Name: EPIC
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code
Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)
386-1998-V-3 - Part 3 Guardians of Incapacitated Individuals (700.5301...700.5319)
Section 700.5301 - Appointment of Guardian for Incapacitated Person by Will or Other Writing.
Section 700.5301a - Appointment of Guardian in Another State as Temporary Guardian.
Section 700.5302 - Guardianship Proceedings; Venue.
Section 700.5304 - Evaluation and Report; Hearing.
Section 700.5305 - Guardian Ad Litem; Duties; Compensation; Legal Counsel.
Section 700.5306a - Rights of Individual for Whom Guardian Is Sought or Appointed; Form.
Section 700.5307 - Jurisdiction Over Guardian.
Section 700.5308 - Termination of Guardian's Authority and Responsibility.
Section 700.5309 - Review of Guardianship.
Section 700.5310 - Resignation or Removal of Guardian.
Section 700.5311 - Appointment or Removal of Guardian; Notice of Hearing.
Section 700.5312 - Court Exercise of Power of Guardian; Temporary Guardian.
Section 700.5313 - Guardian; Qualifications.
Section 700.5314 - Powers and Duties of Guardian.
Section 700.5315 - Payments for Care of Ward; Claims at Death.
Section 700.5316 - Partial Management of Property by Ward.
Section 700.5317 - Guardianship Proceedings; Concurrent Jurisdiction.