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LANSING.— Wednesday, Governor Whitmer signed unanimous, bipartisan legislation that cuts red tape and lowers costs for families that are transferring assets, like a vehicle or watercraft, when a family member

The dysfunction in the Michigan House of Representatives hit a new low Wednesday in a legislative maneuver one lawmaker called “beyond the pale.” With just a few exceptions, legislation in the …

1. Homelessness and the Pines

As background, according to MCL 700.3203(1), a person named in a will to serve as personal representation has priority of appointment unless that person is disqualified. A person is...

PETOSKEY — A Harbor Springs man defrauded in 2020 by a court-appointed conservator — who spent $14,000 on lingerie, electronic cigarettes and cash withdrawals — has lost faith in a

The Michigan Supreme Court granted leave to appeal in a pair of cases involving what an insurer must pay for services provided by a court-appointed guardian.

A stepdaughter’s battle for a bequest and damage to real property allegedly stemming from modifications made by a county road commission are among the six cases to be heard during May oral argument.

After confusion spurred by Section 950 of the Michigan Budget Act, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office clarified it will not intervene in any cases to enforce a cap of $83 per month on guardianship compensation. Oakland County Probate Court later issued an Order clarifying too.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made the appointments to fill partial terms following the retirements of Judge Lynne A. Pierce and Judge Lisa Marie Neilson.