Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

My sister is going to court to try to be appointed co-guardian of our mother. The guardian right now is my brother, who is not contesting the petition for co-guardianship. My question is: If when my brother was granted guardianship and he opted out of having anything to do with her financials, which im guessing would make him the Guardian of her Person, if my sisters petition is granted, would she then have the right to opt to have control of her finances? Right now my father has control of her finances, (my mother still lives in their marital home) but he is not keeping adequate records and not paying any past debts of my mothers nor is he conserving her money. It seems the money is going to casinos and his girlfriend (who actually is taking care of my mom). My mom recieves SSI every month, approximately $1000.00.


Asked on 4/16/10, 10:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Tatone John R. Tatone & Associates PLC

A conservator, not guardian, is the proper person to be appointed to control your mother's finances. Please contact me to discuss the situation in more detail. [email protected] or 888-988-5297 (LAWS)

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Answered on 4/28/10, 10:35 am


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