Petition For Appointment Of Guardian Of Incapacitated Individual {PC 625}

PC 625 -- PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF INCAPACITATED INDIVIDUAL. This form is used in Michigan Probate Court when someone requests the court to appoint a guardian for an individual who is deemed incapacitated. The petitioner (usually a relative or someone with an interest in the individual's well-being) provides information on why the individual is unable to make informed decisions due to conditions such as mental illness, physical disability, or chronic intoxication. The form requires the petitioner to state facts about the individual's condition and reasons why a guardian is needed. It asks for details about the individual’s family members, current caretakers, and whether the person has powers of attorney or other legal arrangements in place. The petitioner can also nominate a specific person to be the guardian or standby guardian and request a temporary guardian if an emergency situation exists. MCL 700.1105(a), MCL 700.5301c, MCL 700.5303, MCL 700.5306(6), MCR 5.125(C)(23), MCR 5.402(A). www.FormsWorkflow.com