Order Appointing Guardian For Individual With Developmental Disability

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Order Appointing Guardian For Individual With Developmental Disability is a commonly used form within Michigan. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Order Appointing Guardian For Individual With Developmental Disability

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Order Appointing Guardian For Individual With Developmental Disability:

• This form pertains to the State of Michigan

• The relevant probate statute or Michigan laws related to this form include: MCL 330.1617, MCL 330.1618, MCL 330.1620, MCL 330.1623, MCL 330.1626

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Michigan’s Form PC 660 - Order Appointing Guardian For Individual With Developmental Disability up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Michigan form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Michigan probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form PC 660, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in MI are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form PC 660 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form PC 660 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Order Appointing Guardian For Individual With Developmental Disability to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Michigan.

5 reasons you should submit PC 660 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Michigan can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Michigan. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Michigan is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Michigan probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Michigan probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form PC 660, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Order Appointing Guardian For Individual With Developmental Disability is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Michigan probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Michigan.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form PC 660 - Order Appointing Guardian For Individual With Developmental Disability f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Michigan probate court office.

Order Appointing Guardian For Individual With Developmental Disability is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Michigan-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Michigan Form PC 660 - Order Appointing Guardian For Individual With Developmental Disability. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

1. Date of hearing:Judge: 2. Findings of fact are more fully stated on the record regarding the individual's nature and extent of general intellectual functioning, extent of impairment of adaptive behavior, capacity to manage his/her estate and financial affairs, and capacity to care for self by making and communicating responsible decisions concerning his or her person. THE COURT FINDS: 3. Notice of hearing was given to or waived by all interested parties. 4.a. The individual was present at the hearing. b. The individual was not present at the hearing. His/her presence was excused upon showing by testimony and affidavit of a psychologist,physical physician,that the individual's attendance would subject him/her to seriousemotional harm. 5. Testimony was given by the person who prepared the report or person who performed an evaluation serving, in part, as the basis for the report. with 6. Upon the presentation of clear and convincing evidence andwithoutthe verdict of a jury, the individual is an individual with a developmental disability and requires guardianship services. totallyperson 7. The individual named above ispartiallywithout capacity to care for his/herestateas to the following necessary tasks, responsibilities, or judgments but is otherwise legally competent and has the capacity to perform in other areas. 8. The most appropriate and the least restrictive living arrangement suited to the individual's condition is . The individual presently resides in the following facility: . 9. A reasonable effort was made to question the individual and he/she indicated no preference as to who should be appointed guardian. that he/she preferredto serve as guardian andas standby guardian. (PLEASE SEE OTHER SIDE) Bar no. PC 660 (9/08) ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN FOR INDIVIDUAL WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY In the matter of JIS CODE: OAGApproved, SCAO FILE NO. ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN FOR INDIVIDUAL WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY , an individual with a developmental disability Do not write below this line - For court use only Name (type or print) Name (type or print) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION MCL 330.1617, MCL 330.1618, MCL 330.1620, MCL 330.1623, MCL 330.1626 10. There is no qualified, suitable individual or agency willing to act as guardian and the appointment of an agency directly providing services to the individual is necessary at present. 11. A reasonable effort was made to orally inform the individual of his/her right to request the guardianship to be dismissed or modified at any time. A written notice of these rights was also served on him/her. 12. Other: IT IS ORDERED: 13. The petition isgranted.denied on the merits.dismissed/withdrawn. 14., whose address and telephone number are , is appointed individual a. plenary guardian of theestateuntil further order of the court an acceptance of appointment. and shall qualify by filinga bond in the amount of $. individual b. partial guardian of theestatefor the term ofyears an acceptance of appointment. and shall qualify by filinga bond in the amount of $, and shall have only the following powers: The individual retains all legal and civil rights except those which have been specifically granted to the partial guardian. After qualification, the guardian shall comply with all relevant requirements under the law. 15. The guardian is authorized to execute an application to admit the individual named above to . 16., whose address and telephone number are , is appointed standby guardian. In case of death, incapacity, or resignation of the initially-appointed guardian or an emergency situation during the absence and unavailability of the initially appointed guardian, the standby guardian shall file an acceptance of appointment bond in the amount of $ and shall assume the powers and duties of the initially-appointed guardian. Name (type or print) Name (type or print) DateJudge Name of facility AddressCityStateZip Telephone no. Bar no. AddressCityStateZipTelephone no. Attorney name (type or print) AddressCityStateZipTelephone no.