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Order Appointing Person to Review/Investigate Guardianship

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2023

This form is an official court order that tells a person or agency who has been appointed to look into or investigate a guardianship case. It sets deadlines for the appointed person to complete their investigation and file a report with the court.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.5207(2), MCL 700.5208, MCL 700.5209(2)(d), MCL 700.5309, MCL 712B.25(1), MCR 5.404(A)(2), MCR 5.404(F), (G), MCR 5.408(A)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court determines that a review or investigation of an existing guardianship is necessary, whether the person being guarded is a minor or a legally incapacitated adult.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order that is issued by the court judge. It is not filled out by the people involved in the case.
What does the appointed person have to do?
The appointed person must complete an investigation, write a report, and file it with the court by a specific date.
Does this form mention what the court considers important?
The form includes a definition of "Best Interests of the Minor," listing twelve factors the court must consider when making decisions about a minor's guardianship.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.

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