Sec. 7305.
(1) If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this part, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. A guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.
(2) A guardian ad litem may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this article, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.
(3) In making decisions, a guardian ad litem may consider the general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family.
History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 46, Eff. Apr. 1, 2010 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)
Article VII - Michigan Trust Code (700.7101...700.7913)
386-1998-VII-3 - Part 3 Representation (700.7301...700.7308)
Section 700.7301 - Representation; Effect.
Section 700.7303 - Representation by Fiduciaries and Parents.
Section 700.7304 - Representation by Person Having Substantially Identical Interest.
Section 700.7305 - Appointment of Representative.
Section 700.7306-700.7308 - Repealed. 2009, Act 46, Eff. Apr. 1, 2010.