Letters of Guardianship
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective August 1, 2026
This form provides official letters from the court stating that someone has been appointed as a guardian for an individual. It details the authority and responsibilities granted to the guardian and lists several ongoing duties the guardian must follow by law.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 330.1631, MCL 700.5103, MCL 700.5214, MCL 700.5215(f), (g), MCL 700.5306a, MCL 700.5314(a), (e), MCL 700.5417, MCR 5.202, MCR 5.402(D), MCR 5.405(C), MCR 5.406(A), MCR 5.409
Where this fits in a case
General & infoInformation / general use — not tied to one step of a case
This form is used after a court has officially appointed a guardian for someone. It serves as the official document outlining the guardian's role and the rules they must follow.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- What does this form show?
- This form shows the official letters of guardianship issued by the court, which state who was appointed as the guardian and what authority they have. It also lists required ongoing duties for the guardian.
- Does this form tell me what I must do?
- The form lists mandatory duties, such as visiting the individual every three months and filing annual reports. It warns that failure to follow these rules could lead to the court taking action.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2026.
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