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2021 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code
Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)
Article V - Protection of an Individual Under Disability and His or Her Property (700.5101...700.5520)
386-1998-V-2 - Part 2 Guardians of Minors (700.5201...700.5219)
Section 700.5212 - Court Appointment of Guardian of Minor; Qualifications; Priority of Minor's Nominee.
Universal Citation: MI Comp L § 700.5212 (2021)
700.5212 Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee.
Sec. 5212.
The court may appoint as guardian a person whose appointment serves the minor's welfare, including a professional guardian described in section 5106. If the minor is 14 years of age or older, the court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the minor's welfare.
History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 463, Eff. June 1, 2001
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